Evanston History Center

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225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201 United States Get Directions

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  • Curiosity Cafe: Draining Evanston

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    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL About the event: Join us in the historic Dawes House for our casual lunchtime conversation series. Why did they call it Ridgeville? Or Frogtown? Do you live on the marsh or…

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

  • Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson

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    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Virtuoso Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson Friday, February 6, 7:00pm SOLD OUT In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Back by popular demand after a mesmerizing sold-out concert in 2025! Experience the brilliance of MacArthur “Genius” Award–winning pianist Reginald R. Robinson, a virtuoso celebrated worldwide for his groundbreaking ragtime compositions and…

    Sold Out $20.00 – $55.00

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

  • Promotional poster for a book talk. On the left is a historic black-and-white photograph of Black men and boys from the Emerson Street Branch YMCA in Evanston, Illinois, circa 1915, some seated and some standing, one holding a basketball labeled “1915.” Overlaid text reads “Gatherings: The History and Activities of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA in Evanston, Illinois” by Morris E. Robinson Jr. On the right, text reads “February 3, 6:30 PM, Book talk with author Morris (Dino) Robinson,” alongside a color headshot of the author smiling. Logos for Evanston History Center and Shorefront Press appear at the bottom.

    Talks@EHC: Gatherings: The History and Activities of the Emerson Branch YMCA

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    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Gatherings: The History and Activities of the Emerson Branch YMCA Tuesday, February 3, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event* At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL The Emerson Street Branch YMCA served as a segregated facility for fifty-five years in Evanston, Illinois, providing activities and services…

    Free

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

  • Research Room Open

    Research Room
    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    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…

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