The EHC will be closed on 1/6-1/12 for staff in-service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Highlights

Year of Suffrage!

Year of Suffrage!

August 26, 2020, will mark a significant moment in American women’s history: the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Evanston women were integral to the local, state and national women’s suffrage movements. Click “Read More” to learn more about upcoming events and where to see a full list of 2020 events.

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“Local Elections:” The Past and Future of BallotReady

“Local Elections:” The Past and Future of BallotReady

Join us on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm for a presentation by Alex Niemczewski, co-founder and CEO BallotReady, a free nonpartisan online election voter guide. Click on “Read More” below to learn more and make a reservation!

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Your gifts truly make a difference.

Your gifts truly make a difference.

Thank you for helping us raise $3.6 million to date! Very generous gifts of $250,000 outright plus a $250,000 challenge grant from COL (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), President and Founder, TAWANI Foundation, have added new energy to our fundraising. Through generous support of EHC’s friends and community, we have raised $205,000 toward…

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Newest Curator’s Pick!

Newest Curator’s Pick!

This elaborate and functioning toy stove was made of nickel-plated cast iron in the early 1900s. It was produced by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. John Hubley had enjoyed designing wooden toys for his children. He founded his company in the 1890s producing cast iron toys all designed by the owner.

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View Toward the Future: The Capital Campaign

History is alive at the Dawes House. Each year, thousands come to explore the questions history provokes, feel the excitement of discovery, and experience the thrill of examining artifacts and reading directly from original documents.

All of us who care about preserving Evanston’s history have the opportunity to safeguard one of our most visible and important artifacts, the Dawes House. The Capital Campaign will ensure that, with your help.

Click here to learn why it’s a good idea to give, or click here to donate now.

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