House Tours
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…
Events List
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Brick by Brick 2025 Walking Tour
Featured Upcoming EventsMeets on the corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street, Evanston, ILNEW 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…
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Research Room Open
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe 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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House Tours
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…
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Weird Sisters: Songs of Witches, Magic and Powerful Women, a concert with La Caccina
Featured Upcoming EventsEvanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesWeird 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,…
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Research Room Open
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe 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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Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House
Featured Upcoming EventsEvanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesEvening 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,…
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Research Room Open
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe 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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House Tours
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…
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House Tours
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…
