Curiosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. FREE, no RSVP needed. Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and…
128th Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Wednesday, June 10, 2026 The meeting will be in-person and via Google Meets 7:00 PM Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St.…
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. Meets at Southeast Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street. Led by Madeline Crispell. Buy tickets and reserve your spot!…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 24. PLEASE CHECK BACK, AS WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE NEW DATE SOON Talks@EHC Nuestras Historias en Evanston/Our Stories in Evanston Free. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL Join us for pan y cafecito…
Curiosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm 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. Upcoming…
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…
New your for 2026! We'll explore the history and future of Main Street, once the business district for the separate town of South Evanston. Discover how this area has evolved…
Daniel Burnham, Chicago’s most well-known architect, chose to live in what he called “bucolic Evanston.” Learn about his life and his relationship to the community while viewing the work he…
This architectural tour highlighting the Prairie School (late 19th to early 20th century) in Evanston will take place in the south-central area of the Lakeshore Historic District. The tour begins…
Curiosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. FREE, no RSVP needed. Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and…