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Public Programs at the Evanston History Center invite the community to explore Evanston’s history through conversation, creativity, and shared experiences. From talks and discussions to concerts, workshops, and family-friendly events, these programs connect local history to the present while creating space for learning, reflection, and connection.

Programs take place at the historic Dawes House and at partner locations throughout the community, with many programs free and open to the public.

Explore past programs using the images below. Recordings of select programs are available on our YouTube page.

Thank you for joining us for our inaugural holiday teas and other festive events. Please join our mailing list to receive advance information of next year’s holiday events and all of our programs and activities.

Click images below to see past holiday events.