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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Research Room: How to Begin Your Home Research
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Welcome to the Research Room: How to Begin Your Home Research</strong>

Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/">Evanston History Center</a>
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

<strong>About the event:</strong>

Curious what our Research Room has to offer? Begin your explorations in 2026 with our Welcome to the Research Room series. For our February session, we will share steps, resources, and more information to get you started researching the past inhabitants, architectural, and historical details of your Evanston home.  FREE, but space is limited to 15 people.*

*Due to limited space, please only RSVP if you know you can make it. If you RSVP and your plans change, please email info@evanstonhistorycenter.org so we can give your spot to someone else.

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URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/welcome-to-the-research-room-how-to-begin-your-home-research/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Free Family Day at the Evanston History Center
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Family Day at the Evanston History Center</strong>

Warm up this winter at the Family Day at the Evanston History Center! Enjoy free family fun inside the historic Dawes House with games, crafts, live music, and cozy refreshments in a festive atmosphere.

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/">Evanston History Center</a>
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

<strong>About the event:
</strong>Come out of the cold and into the <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/dawes-house/">Dawes House</a> for a free family winter fun day! Drop in any time between 4-6pm and we'll have classic games, live piano music, warming refreshments, a reading of <a href="https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/11/21/its-all-fun-and-games-historic-toys-of-evanston-exhibit/">Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer</a> and winter crafts for kids.

<span data-sheets-root="1">All holiday events include admission to the “<a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/exhibitions/">It’s All Fun and Games”</a> exhibition* and photo opportunities in the decorated Dawes House.</span>

*Note that a portion of the exhibit is on the second floor, accessible via one and a half flights of stairs.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/family-day-at-the-evanston-history-center-2025/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Festive Holiday Tea at the Dawes House - Ages 21+
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Festive Holiday Tea at the Dawes House - Ages 21+</strong>

Experience the charm of the season at the <strong data-start="2405" data-end="2448">Holiday Tea at the Dawes House</strong>. This festive adults-only gathering combines historic elegance, live music, and delicious high tea treats inside the beautifully decorated Evanston History Center.

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/">Evanston History Center</a>
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

<strong>About the event:
</strong>Join us at the <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/dawes-house/">Dawes House</a> for an <em>adults only</em> festive holiday tea with a historical twist. While imbibing on classic teas, vintage Victorian punch and high tea treats from <a href="https://www.bestfrenchpastries.com/">Patisserie Coralie</a>, guests will be introduced to 1920s tea menus and etiquette while making their own Victorian cone ornaments. Includes live piano music, a short tour of the Dawes House, <span data-sheets-root="1">admission to the “<a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/exhibitions/">It’s All Fun and Games</a>” exhibition* and photo opportunities in the decorated Dawes House. </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Ages 21+ only, alcoholic refreshments included.</span>

<img class="alignnone wp-image-14781" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20241208_154423-1-1-225x300.jpg" alt="Table with high tea setting." width="131" height="175" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-14775" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/download-1.jpg" alt="https://www.bestfrenchpastries.com/" width="176" height="176" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-14777" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20241208_154534-300x225.jpg" alt="Table with two punch bowls." width="235" height="176" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-14778" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20241208_155651-225x300.jpg" alt="Boxes of pastries, including cupcakes and filled donuts." width="134" height="179" />

*Note that a portion of the exhibit is on the second floor, accessible via one and a half flights of stairs.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/holiday-tea-dawes-house-2025/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tea for Families at the Evanston History Center
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Holiday Tea for Families at the Evanston History Center</strong>

SOLD OUT

Gather your loved ones for the Holiday Tea for Families at the Evanston History Center, a cheerful celebration of the season in a historic setting. Enjoy a delicious menu of teas and treats, hands-on crafts, live music, and the charm of Evanston’s beautifully decorated Dawes House.

Sunday, December 7 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/">Evanston History Center</a>
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL</span>

<strong>About the event:
</strong>Experience holiday magic and make new family holiday traditions at our second annual festive holiday tea! Guests of all ages will enjoy classic teas and a menu of sweet and savory treats by <a href="https://www.bestfrenchpastries.com/">Patisserie Coralie</a> in a historic setting, while making vintage-style pomanders (orange and clove ornaments) and other holiday crafts. Includes a short tour of the decorated <a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/dawes-house/">Dawes House</a>, music, vintage toys, admission to the “<a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/exhibitions/">It’s All Fun and Games</a>” exhibition* and photo opportunities in the decorated Dawes House. All ages.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-14775" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/download-1.jpg" alt="https://www.bestfrenchpastries.com/" width="184" height="184" />  <img class="alignnone wp-image-14781" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20241208_154423-1-1-225x300.jpg" alt="Table with high tea setting." width="138" height="184" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-14779" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20241208_161309-300x300.jpg" alt="Table with clove oranges, snowmen figurines, and bottle brush trees." width="187" height="187" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-14778" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20241208_155651-225x300.jpg" alt="Boxes of pastries including cupcakes and filled donuts." width="142" height="190" />

*Note that a portion of the exhibit is on the second floor, accessible via one and a half flights of stairs.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/holiday-tea-for-families-at-the-evanston-history-center-2025/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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