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Note: The History Center will be closed for docent-led tours Saturday, May 31 for a special event. Access to the Research Room will be available.

Event Series Research Room

Research Room Open

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time. The archives hold a significant amount of material related to people and houses in Evanston. In addition, our staff has years of experience interpreting the primary sources and assisting people with figuring out the stories of their families…

Event Series House Tours

House Tours

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’ magnificent home, now a National Historic Landmark, was built by Dr. Robert Sheppard in 1894 on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan. It served as the Dawes family home from 1909 until…

Event Series House Tours

House Tours

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’ magnificent home, now a National Historic Landmark, was built by Dr. Robert Sheppard in 1894 on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan. It served as the Dawes family home from 1909 until…

Event Series Upcoming Events

The 50th Annual Mother’s Day House Walk

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

NOTE: TICKETS SOLD OUT Tickets will not be available for purchase prior at the Dawes House or on the day of the House Walk.   Join us for a special milestone as the Evanston History Center’s Mother’s Day House Walk marks its 50th Anniversary! This beloved tradition invites you to step inside some of Evanston’s…

$45.00 – $65.00
Event Series Research Room

Research Room Open

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time. The archives hold a significant amount of material related to people and houses in Evanston. In addition, our staff has years of experience interpreting the primary sources and assisting people with figuring out the stories of their families…

Event Series Research Room

Research Room Open

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time. The archives hold a significant amount of material related to people and houses in Evanston. In addition, our staff has years of experience interpreting the primary sources and assisting people with figuring out the stories of their families…

Event Series House Tours

House Tours

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’ magnificent home, now a National Historic Landmark, was built by Dr. Robert Sheppard in 1894 on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan. It served as the Dawes family home from 1909 until…

Event Series Research Room

Research Room Open

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time. The archives hold a significant amount of material related to people and houses in Evanston. In addition, our staff has years of experience interpreting the primary sources and assisting people with figuring out the stories of their families…

Event Series House Tours

House Tours

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’ magnificent home, now a National Historic Landmark, was built by Dr. Robert Sheppard in 1894 on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan. It served as the Dawes family home from 1909 until…

Event Series House Tours

House Tours

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’ magnificent home, now a National Historic Landmark, was built by Dr. Robert Sheppard in 1894 on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan. It served as the Dawes family home from 1909 until…

Event Series Research Room

Research Room Open

Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time. The archives hold a significant amount of material related to people and houses in Evanston. In addition, our staff has years of experience interpreting the primary sources and assisting people with figuring out the stories of their families…

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