We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Dawes House for the 125th Annual Meeting. Click here to learn more.
Walking Tours
The Evanston History Center offers lively docent-led walking tours of Evanston neighborhoods, downtown, and the lakefront. The tours provide fun and fascinating insights into the history of Evanston, its architecture, and the cultural landscape.
There has never been a more exciting time to join a vibrant community that enjoys and takes pride in, Evanston’s rich history. With your membership, you also support the Evanston History Center’s mission to collect, preserve and share the history of our community for generations to come.
The EHC will join thousands of museums across the country in offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families. The program runs from May 21-September 5, 2022. Click to learn more.
Events Calendar
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Prairie School #1 – Lakeshore Historic District Walking Tour
Prairie School #1 – Lakeshore Historic District Walking Tour
June 4, 202211:00 am - 12:30 pm Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Prairie School #1 – Lakeshore Historic District – June 4, 2022 The first Prairie School tour will take place in the south-central area of the Lakeshore Historic District. Tour begins at the Evanston History Center and goes south to Lee Street and back. Highlights include the iconic Carter House by Walter Burley Griffin, the Linthicum House by Tallmadge & Watson, and the Ballard House by John Van Bergen.
Location
Most tours, unless otherwise stated, meet at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston. Please be sure to confirm the location of the start of the tour.
Hours
Tours vary and are occasionally repeated.
Tours begin at 11:00 AM and last for 90 minutes.
Admission
The cost is $20 per person/$15 for members unless otherwise stated. Contactless payment is required when registering for a tour.
Prairie School package: $50, $40 for members.
Reservations and payments must be made in advance. RSVP to Kris Hartzell, or 847-475-3410.
There is a limit of 20 guests per tour. We do reserve the right to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Parking
Free street parking is available on Greenwood Street.
Prairie School #1 – Lakeshore Historic District Walking Tour
Starts: 11:00 am
Ends: June 4, 2022 - 12:30 pm
Location: Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Description:
Prairie School #1 – Lakeshore Historic District – June 4, 2022 The first Prairie School tour will take place in the south-central area of the Lakeshore Historic District. Tour begins at the Evanston History Center and goes south to Lee Street and back. Highlights include the iconic Carter House by Walter Burley Griffin, the Linthicum House by Tallmadge & Watson, and the Ballard House by John Van Bergen.
Location
Most tours, unless otherwise stated, meet at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston. Please be sure to confirm the location of the start of the tour.
Hours
Tours vary and are occasionally repeated.
Tours begin at 11:00 AM and last for 90 minutes.
Admission
The cost is $20 per person/$15 for members unless otherwise stated. Contactless payment is required when registering for a tour.
Prairie School package: $50, $40 for members.
Reservations and payments must be made in advance. RSVP to Kris Hartzell, or 847-475-3410.
There is a limit of 20 guests per tour. We do reserve the right to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Parking
Free street parking is available on Greenwood Street.
June 18, 202211:00 am - 12:30 pm Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Architectural Evanston– June 18, 2022
Trace the growth of Evanston through its architecture, from early Greek Revival farmhouses, through Gothic cottages, Colonial and Tudor Revivals, to contemporary updates of historic designs. Learn about the builders, the architects, and the homeowners who shaped today’s built environment.
Location
Most tours, unless otherwise stated, meet at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston. Please be sure to confirm the location of the start of the tour.
Hours
Tours vary and are occasionally repeated.
Tours begin at 11:00 AM and last for 90 minutes.
Admission
The cost is $20 per person/$15 for members unless otherwise stated. Contactless payment is required when registering for a tour.
Prairie School package: $50, $40 for members.
Reservations and payments must be made in advance. RSVP to Kris Hartzell, or 847-475-3410.
There is a limit of 20 guests per tour. We do reserve the right to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Parking
Free street parking is available on Greenwood Street.
Location: Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Description:
Architectural Evanston– June 18, 2022
Trace the growth of Evanston through its architecture, from early Greek Revival farmhouses, through Gothic cottages, Colonial and Tudor Revivals, to contemporary updates of historic designs. Learn about the builders, the architects, and the homeowners who shaped today’s built environment.
Location
Most tours, unless otherwise stated, meet at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston. Please be sure to confirm the location of the start of the tour.
Hours
Tours vary and are occasionally repeated.
Tours begin at 11:00 AM and last for 90 minutes.
Admission
The cost is $20 per person/$15 for members unless otherwise stated. Contactless payment is required when registering for a tour.
Prairie School package: $50, $40 for members.
Reservations and payments must be made in advance. RSVP to Kris Hartzell, or 847-475-3410.
There is a limit of 20 guests per tour. We do reserve the right to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Parking
Free street parking is available on Greenwood Street.
Saturday, June 18, 2022 1:00-4:00 pm $50 for 1 ticket, $35 for each additional ticket (you must be 21 years or older to attend) In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Dawes House.
Sample 50 different wines from around the world on the beautiful lakeside terrace at the historic Charles Gates Dawes House. Small bites will be provided.
Presented by the Evanston History Center and Binny’s Beverage Depot.
Discounted bottles of wine will be available for purchase and pick up at a later date at Binny’s Evanston store.
Saturday, June 18, 2022 1:00-4:00 pm $50 for 1 ticket, $35 for each additional ticket (you must be 21 years or older to attend) In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Dawes House.
Sample 50 different wines from around the world on the beautiful lakeside terrace at the historic Charles Gates Dawes House. Small bites will be provided.
Presented by the Evanston History Center and Binny’s Beverage Depot.
Discounted bottles of wine will be available for purchase and pick up at a later date at Binny’s Evanston store.
125th Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Membership
125th Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Membership
June 29, 20227:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Wednesday, June 29 7:00 pm Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
Join us as we welcome you back to the Dawes House for the 125th annual meeting of the Evanston History Center. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 pm. We are monitoring the Covid situation and will convert the meeting to a zoom format if we feel we need to put safety measures in place.
125th Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Membership
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: June 29, 2022 - 8:30 pm
Location: Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Description:
Wednesday, June 29 7:00 pm Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
Join us as we welcome you back to the Dawes House for the 125th annual meeting of the Evanston History Center. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 pm. We are monitoring the Covid situation and will convert the meeting to a zoom format if we feel we need to put safety measures in place.
Evanston History Center is open for tours Thursday – Sunday at 1, 2 & 3 pm.
Evanston History Research Room is open Tuesday – Thursday & Saturday from 1- 4 pm.
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.
