This tour meets at Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Discover why so many Evanston women became leaders in the fight for women’s rights. Explore how Evanston’s environment fostered women’s independence and ability to succeed despite societal constraints. The tour begins at Willard House and travels through southeast Evanston.
This tour begins in front of Dewey School at Wesley Avenue and Elinor Place. The Ridge Historic District contains a rich concentration of Prairie School designs, making this a more geographically compact tour than the other two. Discover how one family fostered the growth of the movement and created this collection of treasures.
Presented by Morris (Dino) Robinson, Jr. & Kris Hartzell. This event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required. Admission: $10. EHC members are free.
This tour begins at Fountain Square Evanston’s Fountain Square was planned as the central commercial district. Discover how the fountain and the square have transformed over time, reflecting changing urban norms. Explore the variety of buildings and architectural styles in the downtown area and discover the history of civic and commercial life, including the early…
Celebrate the season with the Evanston History Center's Holiday Lights and Architecture Walking Tour. The tour will feature neighborhood holiday decorations and lighting, and architectural histories of the Dawes House neighborhood. Light refreshments will be served and the Dawes House will be open for patrons to enjoy the timeless magic of our historic holiday decorations.…
Celebrate the season with the Evanston History Center's Holiday Lights and Architecture Walking Tour. The tour will feature neighborhood holiday decorations and lighting, and architectural histories of the Dawes House neighborhood. Light refreshments will be served and the Dawes House will be open for patrons to enjoy the timeless magic of our historic holiday decorations.…
"Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad™" A multi-media presentation by Connie Martin This event is sold out. Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 7 pm (CST) In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Seating is limited. Registration Required. See below for tickets and registration info Admission:…
House Tour - starts at 1 pm, 2 pm, or 3 pm