BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Evanston History Center - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Evanston History Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Evanston History Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T143417Z CREATED:20260722T143417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T143417Z UID:10015940-1788287400-1788292800@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Talks@EHC Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan DESCRIPTION:Talks@EHC Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan with Dr. Ted Karamanski Tuesday, September 1, 6:30pm Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL Looking down from outer space a vast expanse of blue appears in the heart of North America. Of the magnificent chain of inland seas, only one of those bodies of water—Lake Michigan—is entirely within the boundaries of the United States. Lake Michigan has been uniquely shaped by its relationship with humans, since its geological evolution took place at the same time as Paleo-Indian peoples interacted with the changing environment. Each generation of humans has altered the lake to suit society’s changing needs, dredging harbors, building lighthouses, digging canals and channels, filling in shallows, and obliterating wetlands. This illustrated lecture will tell the story of the ever-escalating and divergent demands Americans have placed on Lake Michigan, how the lake’s ecosystem responded to those changes, and how together they have shaped the modern American Midwest. About Dr. Ted Karamakski

Dr. Karamanski is an expert on history, historic preservation, and heritage. He is author of 12 books and numerous articles in professional journals as well as popular news media. He Professor Emeritus of History and founder of the Public History Program at Loyola University Chicago. He has served as a heritage consultant to the National Park Service, National Geographic, The History Channel, BBC, and the Travel Channel. He has written histories of Isle Royale National Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Among his recent books are Mastering the Inland Seas and Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan. He is a founding board member of the Chicago Maritime Museum. In 2022 He was awarded the American Historical Association’s Award for “Distinguished Contributions to the Field of Public History.” He currently enjoys sharing the experience of his forty plus years of teaching the history of civilization with adult audiences and leading study tours.

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Please click the blue "Going" button below to RSVP. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/talksehc-great-lake-an-unnatural-history-of-lake-michigan/ LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks@EHC,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GreatLakesSimple.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T123000 DTSTAMP:20260515T172418Z CREATED:20260515T172418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172418Z UID:10015869-1788606000-1788611400@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Prairie School North Evanston DESCRIPTION:This architectural tour highlights the Prairie School (late 19th to early 20th century) in North Evanston. Beginning in Quinlan Park across from Dwight Perkins’ own home and Robert Spencer’s “doll houses,” the tour also includes examples of Frank Lloyd Wright and Evanston native son Thomas Tallmadge. View their avant-garde designs and learn about their relationship to Evanston. Led by Kris Hartzell. The meeting point is Quinlan Park (intersection of Lincoln Street, Elm Street and Pioneer.)

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A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-prairie-school-north-evanston/ LOCATION:Quinlan Park\, 2316 Lincoln Street\, Evanston\, 60201 CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tallmadge-watson-prairie-lincoln-and-hartrey-e1778865409150.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260724T220527Z CREATED:20260724T220527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T220527Z UID:10015946-1788958800-1788962400@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Curiosity Cafe: Invented in Evanston: Fun and Games DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm (*NEW TIME*). at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. FREE, no RSVP needed. Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. September's topic is Fun and Games invented in Evanston. Based on our recent holiday exhibits, “It’s All Fun and Games,” and in time to compliment the new Evanston Children’s Games mural on Sherman Ave and Greenwood St., Evanston History Center curator/historian Kris Hartzell will share the backstories of Tinkertoys, Operation, Lite Brite, and more fun that has come out of Evanston. Weather permitting, we’ll take a short walk to the mural after the talk. FREE, no RSVP needed. PLEASE NOTE: Beginning on September 9, we are moving our Curiosity Cafe time to 1-2pm to better accommodate street parking restrictions. URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/curiosity-cafe-invented-in-evanston-fun-and-games/ LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SeptCafe.png ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T123000 DTSTAMP:20260515T175559Z CREATED:20260507T170528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T175559Z UID:10015864-1789210800-1789216200@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Historic Apartment Buildings DESCRIPTION:This tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles that were popular for Evanston's houses were also applied to its many apartment buildings. Discover how multi-family housing emerged in Evanston and adapted to changes in taste and technology. Led by Madeline Crispell. The meeting point is the South East corner of Main and Hinman

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A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/walking-tour-historic-apartment-buildings-2/ LOCATION:Meets on the corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street\, Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201 CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Apartment-Walking-Tour-July-2024-e1778869315775.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T162323Z CREATED:20260722T162323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T162323Z UID:10015941-1789583400-1789588800@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Talks@EHC Native Illinois History and Contemporary Issues DESCRIPTION:Talks@EHC Native Illinois History and Contemporary Issues with Dr. Dorene Wiese Wednesday, September 16, 6:30pm Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL While Native people have lived for over 10,000 years, their continuing contributions are often invisible. This presentation explores the deep history of Native American communities in Illinois and how these histories connect to the lived experiences of Native people today. Dr. Dorene Wiese, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe–White Earth, will guide audiences through the historical foundations of tribal nations such as the Chippewa, Potawatomi, and Ottawa, as well as how urban Native communities developed in Chicago in the 20th century. Through storytelling, music, dance, and art, Wiese will highlight how history is alive, how Native contributions continue today, and why cultural respect matters – reinforcing the importance of building both bridges and dialogue together. As we reflect on our nation's 250th anniversary, this presentation invites us to explore ideas of who has been included and who has been left out of the nation’s promise, as well as how people from all backgrounds have shaped and reshaped what it means to be part of “the people.” About Dr. Dorene Wiese

Dr. Dorene Wiese is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe–White Earth and a lifelong educator, leader, and cultural advocate. She holds a doctorate in Leadership and Policy Studies from Northern Illinois University and is the founding president of the American Indian Association of Illinois. Dr. Wiese currently serves as president of NAES College Inc., which was the only urban-based American Indian college in Illinois. A past Newberry Library Fellow, she co-directed the library’s first Oral History project and curated the NAES College library and archives to preserve Native scholarship and voices. She is also the Artistic Director of the Black Hawk Dance and Performance Company, which has shared Native music and dance throughout Illinois for over 20 years. As a retired professor from NAES College and past adjunct at Eastern Illinois University, she has spent her career teaching and mentoring future generations. For more than two decades, Dr. Wiese has lectured across Illinois on Native history, oral traditions, film, media, and cultural policy, building bridges of understanding through scholarship, performance, and community engagement. Sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council.

Through our community's generosity, we can offer these free programs! Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.