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SUMMARY:Monthy Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi

<strong>June 10: TBD!</strong>

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

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URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthy-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Talks@EHC Writing & Re-writing Home: Evanston in Memoir
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Writing &amp; Re-writing Home: Evanston in Memoir</strong>

<strong>Sunday, April 12, 4:30 PM</strong>

<strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Free &amp; Open to all. Sc</span></strong><strong style="background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1); font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans));"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">roll down to RSVP</span></strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event*
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Evanston, IL</span>

How do we remember our own past? How do we use language to explore our own relationship to places that are important to us? Join Evanston writers Joanne Jacobson and Ann Hudson for a discussion of how Jacobson’s trilogy of memoirs recall Evanston landmarks like the B&amp;G diner, the Evanshire Pharmacy, and Lee Street Beach: their cheeseburgers and cherry Cokes, perfume samplers and roasted nuts, their textures of sand and sun. And we’ll explore how remembering and writing about Evanston—or any home—evolves and changes over one writer’s lifetime: how “memory” itself is written and re-written.

<em>Part of Home: Evanston, an exploration of what it means to make a home, and feel at home, in Evanston.</em>

<b style="font-size: 22px;">About Joanne Jacobson</b>

<b><span style="font-weight: 200;"><img class=" wp-image-15893 alignleft" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joanne-JACOBSON-author-headshot-8.24.25jpeg-copy-300x274.jpeg" alt="" width="178" height="163" /></span></b>

After nearly fifty years in Iowa, France, Vermont and New York City, and deep into the global pandemic, Joanne Jacobson returned to southeast Evanston—the neighborhood where she grew up. Jacobson has published three memoirs set in Evanston: <em>Hunger Artist: A Suburban Childhood</em> (2007); <em>Every Last Breath: A Memoir of Two Illnesses</em> (2020); and <em>In the Photic Zone</em> (2026). She has taught courses in American literature and culture and in nonfiction writing at the University of Iowa, the University of Angers, Middlebury College, and Yeshiva University. Since retiring and returning home in 2021, she has taught courses on writing about the body in the medical humanities programs at Northwestern and University of Illinois-Chicago.

<strong>About Ann Hudson</strong>

<img class="wp-image-15892 alignleft" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ann-Hudson-2-300x278.jpg" alt="" width="169" height="156" />

Ann Hudson is the author of three poetry collections, most recently <em>Subtraction Isn’t Always Less</em> (Next Page Press, 2024). She has received residencies from Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and the Midwest Writing Center, and was the finalist for a Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg poetry prize. Ann is a senior editor for the poetry journal Rhino and a teaching artist and Director of Education for <a href="https://www.hivebookarts.org/">Hive Center for the Book Arts</a> in Evanston, Illinois.

<strong>Partner Event: </strong><strong>Writing About Home: A Writing Workshop</strong>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sunday April 19 1-2pm </strong><strong>At Hive Center for the Book Arts, 840 Custer Ave., Evanston</strong></p>
How can we use language to find our way back to places we consider “home”? Join Evanston writer Joanne Jacobson to learn about how we can start putting our own stories to paper. All experience levels welcome and encouraged. $5 off the $25 workshop cost for anyone who attends the April 12 event. Use promo code: EHC when registering. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-about-home-a-writing-workshop-tickets-1983988074739?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true">Info and register here.</a>

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15901" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HIVE_Launch_Big-300x73.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="73" />

*This in-person event will also be available on Facebook Live for those who cannot attend in person.

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Through our community's g</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">eneros</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">ity, we</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> can offer these free programs! </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.</span>

<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/evanston-history-center-/ehc-donation-form"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6209" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Green-Minimalist-Modern-Font-Circle-Candle-Label-300x300.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>

Please click the blue "Going" button below to RSVP. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with.

If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/talksehc-writing-re-writing-home-evanston-in-memoir/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks@EHC,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:RHINO Reads at Home: Poetry Readings on Home and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:<strong>RHINO Reads at Home: Poetry Readings on Home and Belonging </strong>

<strong>Thursday, April 30 6:30pm</strong>

<strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Free &amp; Open to all. Sc</span></strong><strong style="background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1); font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans));"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">roll down to RSVP</span></strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Evanston, IL</span>

Join the History Center and RHINO Poetry to close out National Poetry Month 2026 with a special evening of poetry readings inside the Dawes House. Featured poets from RHINO–all have a connection to Evanston via their work–will read selections curated around the theme of HOME. Home: both a contained dwelling and an expansive emotional concept providing belonging, safety, and comfort.

<strong>With Participating Poets</strong>

Kimberly Dixon-Mays, Richard Hamilton, Gail Goepfert, Jacob Saenz, Marcy Rae Henry, John McCarthy, and Chris Solis Green

<strong>About RHINO Poetry</strong>

<strong><img class=" wp-image-15906 alignleft" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RHINO-Poetry-Logo-300x236.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="157" /></strong>

The Poetry Forum/RHINO Poetry is a non-profit literary organization, primarily devoted to the publication of<a href="http://rhinopoetry.org/the-journal/"> RHINO Poetry</a>, an annual high-quality print journal featuring well-crafted, diverse poetry, flash fiction, and translations. <a href="http://rhinopoetry.org/the-journal/">RHINO Poetry</a> occupies a niche somewhere between academia and the emerging poetry scene – devoted to creative work that tells stories, provokes thought, and pushes the boundaries in form and feeling – while connecting with our readers and audience. RHINO Poetry is the leader of the local poetry scene in Evanston-The Evanston Public Library was home to RHINO’s origins as a free community poetry workshop from the 1970s to 2020- and also a leader in the Chicago area, the Midwest region, nationally, and internationally.

<em>Part of Home: Evanston, an exploration of what it means to make a home, and feel at home, in Evanston.</em>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Through our community's g</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">eneros</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">ity, we</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> can offer these free programs! </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.</span>

<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/evanston-history-center-/ehc-donation-form"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6209" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Green-Minimalist-Modern-Font-Circle-Candle-Label-300x300.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>

Please click the blue "Going" button below to RSVP. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with.

If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/rhino-reads-at-home-poetry-readings-on-home-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks@EHC,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101644
CREATED:20260306T174622Z
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SUMMARY:The 51st Annual Mother's Day House Walk
DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Join us for Evanston History Center’s 51st Annual Mother’s Day House Walk!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This beloved tradition invites you to step inside some of Evanston’s most stunning and historically significant homes—each with their own story to tell. These homes have been selected for their architectural significance, important histories, and stunning interiors.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why You Won’t Want to Miss It:</strong></p>

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 	<li style="text-align: left;">Exclusive access to beautifully preserved homes that are rarely open to the public.</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left;">A special showcase of architectural and interior design.</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left;">An unforgettable experience full of beauty, charm, history, and cultural heritage.</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left;">On the Dawes House lawn when you come to pick up your tickets and program at the Evanston History Center, enjoy:
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 	<li style="text-align: left;">Evanston Made plein air paint out! See the painters work on their easels from 10am-3pm; join us for the awards ceremony at 4pm.</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left;">Pop up from Evanston Latinos / La Cocina Entrepreneurs where you can purchase delicious agua frescas, cafecitos and more.</li>
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</ul>
<strong>Date:</strong> Mother's Day - Sunday, May 10, 2026
<strong>Time: </strong>1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
<strong>Location:</strong>  Houses this year are located around the Dempster St and Asbury Ave intersection.
<strong>Tickets: </strong>$50 for members, $55 for non-members <strong>(Scroll down to purchase tickets)</strong>

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</strong><span style="color: #000000; font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); font-size: 22px;">Tickets will not be available for purchase on the day of the House Walk.</span>
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<div><strong>Ticket Details</strong></div>
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 	<li class="wpb_wrapper"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); font-size: 22px;">Bring your online ticket purchase confirmation to the Dawes House - Evanston History Center on May 10th to get your program book. <span style="font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1);"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 200;">You may pick up the program book starting at 10:00 a.m.</span></span></span></li>
 	<li>The <span style="font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1);"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 200;"><strong>House Walk program book serves as your event ticket</strong> into the houses starting at 1:00 p.m.</span></span></li>
 	<li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans)); font-size: 22px;">If you register and do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Anna Hanson at <a href="mailto:knelson@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ahanson@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Evanston Gives Back</strong></p>
As we celebrate Evanston’s unique and historic homes, we recognize that not everyone has access to safe and stable housing. The Evanston History Center is honored to partner with YWCA Evanston/Northshore to support Mary Lou’s Place, YWCA’s Safe Emergency Shelter for Survivors of Domestic Violence. Please consider donating today when you purchase your House Walk ticket.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Get your tickets today and enjoy a memorable Mother’s Day!</strong></p>
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URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/evanston-mothers-day-house-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mother's Day House Walk,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:Monthy Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi

<strong>June 10: TBD!</strong>

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthy-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101644
CREATED:20260225T231235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T231235Z
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SUMMARY:Talks@EHC The History of Chicago-area Homes\, and What They Need Now
DESCRIPTION:<b>Talks@EHC </b><b>The History of Chicago-area Homes, and What They Need Now</b>

<strong>Tuesday, May 19, 6:30pm</strong>

<strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Free &amp; Open to all. Sc</span></strong><strong style="background-color: var(--wpex-surface-1); font-family: var(--wpex-body-font-family, var(--wpex-font-sans));"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">roll down to RSVP</span></strong>

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Evanston, IL</span>

Older Chicagoland homes were built to solve the problems of yesterday, but what do they need to thrive today? Join American Vintage Home for an engaging look at Chicago-area home history and the current homeowner challenges that older buildings often present. What was the reason for common original design choices such as radiators under windows, galvanized pipe, and basements? How can the average homeowner address the challenges that these same features create today, such as inefficient heat loss, inconsistent moisture, airflow and air quality issues, and aging systems that lead to water quality issues? We’ll focus on what the average homeowner can realistically do to preserve the character of older homes while improving comfort and efficiency. With Vicki Parker and Cornelius Muszczynski in partnership with American Vintage Home Community Education Series

<em>Part of Home: Evanston, an exploration of what it means to make a home, and feel at home, in Evanston.</em>

<strong>About American Vintage Home</strong>

<img class=" wp-image-15894 alignleft" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AVH-logo-BEST-300x208.png" alt="" width="162" height="112" />American Vintage Home takes pride in being the “Older Home Experts” across the Chicago North Shore. It understands the care, craftsmanship, and responsibility that come with maintaining an older home. From early 1900s colonials to historic lakefront properties, its team works exclusively with homes that demand specialized knowledge and thoughtful execution.

<span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Through our community's g</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">eneros</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">ity, we</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> can offer these free programs! </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming.</span>

<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/evanston-history-center-/ehc-donation-form"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6209" src="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Green-Minimalist-Modern-Font-Circle-Candle-Label-300x300.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>

Please click the blue "Going" button below to RSVP. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with.

If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at <a href="mailto:ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org">ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org</a>.
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/talksehc-the-history-of-chicago-area-homes-and-what-they-need-now/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks@EHC,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101644
CREATED:20260226T173543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203354Z
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SUMMARY:Monthy Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi

<strong>June 10: TBD!</strong>

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthy-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101644
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SUMMARY:Monthy Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi

<strong>June 10: TBD!</strong>

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthy-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cafes2026-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101644
CREATED:20260226T173543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203354Z
UID:10015736-1786536000-1786539600@evanstonhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Monthy Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
DESCRIPTION:<strong>Curiosity Cafe</strong>

<strong>Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm</strong>

<strong>at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.</strong>

<strong>FREE, no RSVP needed.</strong>

Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

<strong>Upcoming topics:</strong>

<strong>March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories</strong> with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women's History Project

<strong>April 8: Draining Evanston Part II</strong>:<strong> 21st Century</strong> with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

<strong>May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades</strong> with Katie Trippi

<strong>June 10: TBD!</strong>

<strong>July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston</strong> with Shore Services

<strong>August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes</strong> with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum

&nbsp;

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.</strong>

&nbsp;
URL:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/monthy-lunchtime-curiosity-cafe/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cafes2026-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Evanston History Center":MAILTO:kfabian@evanstonhistorycenter.org
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