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…
Discover how Chicago became the alley capital of the country! On this tour, we'll be walking the alleyways of Evanston to explore our architecture from a new perspective and learn how public health, sanitation, and trash shaped our region. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you…
reFashioning History Designer's Panel Tuesday October 14, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event* At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL How do historic collections serve a purpose and provide influence and meaning to contemporary fashion designers? Join us during Chicago Fashion Week as young Chicagoland designers…
Image Credit: Jack Weiss New this year, based on the book published by Design Evanston. This walk will view 9 of the houses covered in the book. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email,…
The History of Evanston School Buildings Thursday, October 23, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event* At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL As District 65 grapples with allocating its resources to fit a new paradigm, join historian Kris Hartzell for a timely look at the history…
NEW DATE! An exploration of the beautiful materials that compose Evanston's remarkable architecture. Observe how the colors, textures, and patterns of building materials such as stone, terra cotta, brick, and tile enhance the design of a building. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with.…
Weird Sisters: Songs of Witches, Magic and Powerful Women A concert with vocal ensemble La Caccina Sunday, October 26, 3pm In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Throughout history, women who possessed deep knowledge in subjects like botany, physiology, and medicine were condemned as witches. This concert sets the record…
Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL As the days get darker, cooler, and more mysterious, it's time to visit the Dawes House by evening candlelight. Historian Kris Hartzell will guide you through on this special tour,…
reFashioning History Family Open House Saturday, November 8, 10:30am Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL Step Into History in Style and join us for a morning of fashion, fun, and creativity at the Dawes House. Explore our reFashioning History exhibit for…
Building A Theater Community in Evanston: A Conversation on Evanston Theater 1975-2025 Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street Between 1975-1979, four major theater companies were created in Evanston, three of which still exist today. An…