Curiosity Cafe: Draining Evanston
February 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL
About the event:
Join us in the historic Dawes House for our casual lunchtime conversation series.
Why did they call it Ridgeville? Or Frogtown? Do you live on the marsh or on the ridge? Depends on whether you flood. In February Dick Lanyon, retired Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will lead us through a unique conversation on Draining Evanston.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.
FREE, no RSVP needed.
