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-2-2/2028-11-05/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10015162-1856955600-1856966400@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-2-2/2028-11-04/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013373-1856955600-1856966400@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-2-2/2028-11-03/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10012395-1856782800-1856793600@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-2-2/2028-11-02/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013371-1856782800-1856793600@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-2-2/2028-10-29/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10015160-1856350800-1856361600@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-2-2/2028-10-28/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013369-1856350800-1856361600@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-2-2/2028-10-27/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10012392-1856178000-1856188800@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-2-2/2028-10-26/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074458 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013367-1856178000-1856188800@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-2-2/2028-10-22/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074459 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10015158-1855746000-1855756800@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-2-2/2028-10-21/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074459 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013365-1855746000-1855756800@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-2-2/2028-10-20/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074459 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10012389-1855573200-1855584000@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-2-2/2028-10-19/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074459 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013363-1855573200-1855584000@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-2-2/2028-10-15/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074459 CREATED:20250624T175237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143438Z UID:10015156-1855141200-1855152000@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-2-2/2028-10-14/ CATEGORIES:House Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T074459 CREATED:20250409T031834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200345Z UID:10013361-1855141200-1855152000@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