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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

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.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi, Camp Echo "Legend of Camping" who has been involved with the camp since 1969.

<strong>June 10: Queer History in Evanston</strong> including Kinheart Center, historic legislation, the founding of Evanston Pride, and more.

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthly-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075753
CREATED:20260225T231235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T151859Z
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SUMMARY:Talks@EHC The History of Chicago-area Homes\, and What They Need Now
DESCRIPTION:<b>Talks@EHC </b><b>The History of Chicago-area Homes, and What They Need Now</b>

<strong>Tuesday, May 19, 6:30pm</strong>

<strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Free &amp; Open to all. Sc</span></strong><strong style="background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1); font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans));"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">roll down to RSVP</span></strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Evanston, IL</span>

Older Chicagoland homes were built to solve the problems of yesterday, but what do they need to thrive today? Join American Vintage Home for an engaging look at Chicago-area home history and the current homeowner challenges that older buildings often present. What was the reason for common original design choices such as radiators under windows, galvanized pipe, and basements? How can the average homeowner address the challenges that these same features create today, such as inefficient heat loss, inconsistent moisture, airflow and air quality issues, and aging systems that lead to water quality issues? We’ll focus on what the average homeowner can realistically do to preserve the character of older homes while improving comfort and efficiency. With Vicki Parker and Cornelius Muszczynski in partnership with American Vintage Home Community Education Series

<em>Part of Home: Evanston, an exploration of what it means to make a home, and feel at home, in Evanston.</em>

<strong>About American Vintage Home</strong>

<img class=" wp-image-15894 alignleft" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AVH-logo-BEST-300x208.png" alt="" width="162" height="112" />American Vintage Home takes pride in being the “Older Home Experts” across the Chicago North Shore. It understands the care, craftsmanship, and responsibility that come with maintaining an older home. From early 1900s colonials to historic lakefront properties, its team works exclusively with homes that demand specialized knowledge and thoughtful execution.

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Through our community's g</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">eneros</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">ity, we</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> can offer these free programs! </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.</span>

<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/evanston-history-center-/ehc-donation-form"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6209" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Green-Minimalist-Modern-Font-Circle-Candle-Label-300x300.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>

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 <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/talksehc-the-history-of-chicago-area-homes-and-what-they-need-now/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks@EHC,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075753
CREATED:20260428T174938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153100Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Evanston's Alleys
DESCRIPTION: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.
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Buy tickets and reserve your spot!</strong></p>
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 <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/walking-evanstons-alleys/
LOCATION:Meets at the corner of Dempster and Chicago Ave.
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

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.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi, Camp Echo "Legend of Camping" who has been involved with the camp since 1969.

<strong>June 10: Queer History in Evanston</strong> including Kinheart Center, historic legislation, the founding of Evanston Pride, and more.

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthly-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe-2/2026-06-10/
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/2026/02/CafesMartoAug.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075753
CREATED:20260428T212215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153233Z
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SUMMARY:Brick by Brick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Buy tickets and reserve your spot!</strong></p>
Check back soon as more as July-October Walking Tours will be added.

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 <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/brick-by-brick-walking-tour/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075753
CREATED:20260429T222105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212817Z
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SUMMARY:Talks@EHC Nuestras Historias en Evanston/Our Stories in Evanston
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Talks@EHC <em>Nuestras Historias en Evanston</em>/Our Stories in Evanston</strong>

<strong>Sunday, April 12, 4:30 PM</strong>

<strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Free. Sc</span></strong><strong style="background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1); font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans));"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">roll down to RSVP</span></strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Evanston, IL</span>

Latinos have been a part of Evanston’s community since at least 1885, yet this vibrant history is only now beginning to be collected and documented. This effort is led by local nonprofit <a href="https://evanstonlatinos.org/es/">Evanston Latinos</a>. Join us for the second gathering of<i> Nuestras Historias en Evanston</i> to learn more about Latino neighbors building home and community in Evanston. Guests include Paula Cofresi Silverstein, author of <i>Bomba Spirit: Life Journeys of a Brown Island Girl</i>, the leaders of <a href="https://www.puertaabiertapreschool.org/">Puerto Abierta Preschool,</a> and more. This event will be moderated by Evanston Latinos and will be conducted in English with Spanish translation available.

<em>Part of Home: Evanston, an exploration of what it means to make a home, and feel at home, in Evanston.</em>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Through our community's g</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">eneros</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">ity, we</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> can offer these free programs! </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.</span>

<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/evanston-history-center-/ehc-donation-form"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6209" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Green-Minimalist-Modern-Font-Circle-Candle-Label-300x300.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>

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 <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/talksehc-nuestras-historias-en-evanston-our-stories-in-evanston/
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/2026/04/Latinos6.24Simple.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075753
CREATED:20260416T194651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T172805Z
UID:10015735-1783512000-1783515600@evanstonhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

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.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi, Camp Echo "Legend of Camping" who has been involved with the camp since 1969.

<strong>June 10: Queer History in Evanston</strong> including Kinheart Center, historic legislation, the founding of Evanston Pride, and more.

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthly-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe-2/2026-07-08/
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/2026/02/CafesMartoAug.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075753
CREATED:20260416T194651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T172805Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

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.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi, Camp Echo "Legend of Camping" who has been involved with the camp since 1969.

<strong>June 10: Queer History in Evanston</strong> including Kinheart Center, historic legislation, the founding of Evanston Pride, and more.

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthly-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe-2/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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