<p>In the first of two episodes about Crab Tree Farm, O'Hara and Rolek take a closer look at the history of the property and the people who shaped it starting with Judge Blodgett's "Ashland" estate through dairy farmer Grace Durand's ownership.</p>

In the first of two episodes about Crab Tree Farm, O'Hara and Rolek take a closer look at the history of the property and the people who shaped it starting with Judge Blodgett's "Ashland" estate through dairy farmer Grace Durand's ownership.

Crab Tree Farm Part 1: The Durands

Step back in time with View From the Bluff, where 250 years of history come alive.
Join Museum co-founder Kathy O'Hara and Joanna Rolek (director of LF/LB Chamber of Commerce) for an episodic journey through the stories and scandals that built our community. Kathy's vivid narratives replace dusty dates with gripping local lore.

From frontier secrets to modern triumphs, discover the moments that shaped our town. To know where we're going, you have to see the view from where we've been.

Lake Bluff History Museum is launching its first-ever podcast series. In honor of the USA's 250th anniversary, we've teamed with the Lake Bluff 250 committee to create curated local history.

Whether you're a lifelong resident, curious newcomer or a far-away bluffer who left your heart in the village, this series offers a front-row seat to the legends, scandals and triumphs that define Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Available in both audio and video format, these engaging episodes do a deep dives into local history: the Artists Colony, Crab Tree Farm mysteries, Gen. MacArthur's "kidnapping," secrets of the Rondout Train Robbery, "what is a Chautauqua?" … and more.

A new View from the Bluff podcast episode will drop every Thursday

History

Step back in time with View From the Bluff, where 250 years of history come alive. Join Museum co-founder Kathy O'Hara and Joanna Rolek (director of LF/LB Chamber of Commerce) for an episodic journey through the stories and scandals that built our community. Kathy's vivid narratives replace dusty dates with gripping local lore. From frontier secrets to modern triumphs, discover the moments that shaped our town. To know where we're going, you have to see the view from where we've been. Lake Bluff History Museum is launching its first-ever podcast series. In honor of the USA's 250th anniversary, we've teamed with the Lake Bluff 250 committee to create curated local history. Whether you're a lifelong resident, curious newcomer or a far-away bluffer who left your heart in the village, this series offers a front-row seat to the legends, scandals and triumphs that define Lake Bluff, Illinois. Available in both audio and video format, these engaging episodes do a deep dives into local history: the Artists Colony, Crab Tree Farm mysteries, Gen. MacArthur's "kidnapping," secrets of the Rondout Train Robbery, "what is a Chautauqua?" … and more. A new View from the Bluff podcast episode will drop every Thursday

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