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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-07-26/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090722 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10011884-1753621200-1753632000@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-07-27/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090722 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013703-1753794000-1753804800@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-07-31/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090722 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10014824-1754053200-1754064000@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-01/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090722 CREATED:20250520T161146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T165406Z UID:10014254-1754132400-1754137800@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Historic Apartment Buildings 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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.Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
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 ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/historic-apartment-buildings-2025-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Apartment-Walking-Tour-July-2024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090722 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10012693-1754139600-1754150400@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-02/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090722 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10011887-1754226000-1754236800@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-03/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013705-1754398800-1754409600@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-07/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10014826-1754658000-1754668800@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-08/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10012697-1754744400-1754755200@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-09/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10011890-1754830800-1754841600@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-10/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013707-1755003600-1755014400@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-14/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10014828-1755262800-1755273600@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-15/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10012701-1755349200-1755360000@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-16/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10011893-1755435600-1755446400@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:House Tours DESCRIPTION: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 1957.
Faithfully restored and carefully conserved, this chateauesque residence, designed by architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, of New York, has twenty-five rooms, including a cherry paneled library, a vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, six bedrooms, and twelve fireplaces.
House Tour and Exhibition Hours
Thursday – Sunday: Exhibitions & self-guided house tours 1-4 p.m. One-hour docent-led house tour available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission (includes house tour & exhibitions)
$10 for Non-Members and Students
Free* for members
*House tours are also free for children under 12, and D65 teachers with ID.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/house-tours-2-2/2025-08-17/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T090723 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013709-1755608400-1755619200@evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Research Room Open DESCRIPTION: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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students
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 and their homes.
Research Room Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday: 1- 4 p.m.
Reservations are not required. Check for any upcoming closures.
Holiday Hours
The Evanston History Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: – New Year’s Day – MLK Day – Memorial Day – Juneteenth – Independence Day – Labor Day – Indigenous Peoples Day – Veterans Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas 12/23-12/25 – New Years 12/30-1/1
Please check our calendar for other upcoming closures.
Admission
$10 for Non-Members
Free for members and students