Daniel Burnham, Chicago's most well-known architect, chose to live in what he called "bucolic Evanston." Learn about his life and his relationship with the community while viewing the work he did in his neighborhood. Discover why he also called Evanston "the most beautiful city in the world." Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation…
A juried design show, fundraiser and exhibition at the Evanston History Center Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Location: Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL reFashioning History is back! Evanston History Center invited professional and non-professional designers from Chicagoland to take their inspiration from our extensive, historically significant costume collection and…
Our Stories in Evanston / Nuestras Historias en Evanston Thursday, September 25, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL Latinos have been a part of Evanston's community since at least 1885, yet this vibrant history is only now beginning to…
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this tour had been cancelled. We hope to see you at our other upcoming Walking Tours on October 11, October 18, and October 25.
Partner Event: "William Dawes's Midnight Ride" with William Dawes Schulz Tuesday, September 30, 2025 6:30 PM (EST) Live on YouTube While Longfellow cast Paul Revere as a lone hero in his 1860 poem "Paul Revere's Ride," history lovers have stood up for the other rider who carried news from Boston that night, William Dawes. This…
The Musician Dawes: Celebrating Charles Dawes' Musical Life and Legacy with Sara Su Jones, violin and Tatyana Stepanova, piano Sunday, October 5, 4pm In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Although Charles Gates Dawes was and is primarily known for his outstanding achievements as a lawyer, businessman, banker, politician, public…