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“From Miniskirt to Hijab: The Story of a Girl Living in Revolutionary Iran”

January 25, 2020
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Join the Evanston History Center as we welcome Jacqueline Saper. Saper will talk about her recently published memoir “From Miniskirt to Hijab,” her experiences, and offer insight into the global fight for women’s right. Click “read more” below to find out more and to make a reservation.

Historian emphasizes human history in NU takeover presentation

January 21, 2020
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Did you miss Jenny Thompson’s presentation about the Northwestern University Bursar’s Office Takeover? Click on “read more” below to see a recap of the event.

Exhibit Opening!

January 9, 2020
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Evanston History Center, News, Women's History

On March 8, 2020, for International Women’s Day, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, the Evanston History Center will hold an exhibit opening for Evanston Women and the Fight for the Vote. Click “Read More” to learn more about the exhibit and other upcoming events.

Newest Curator’s Pick!

September 25, 2019
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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.

Building Permit for 225 Greenwood Street

June 26, 2019
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Architecture, News, Robert Sheppard

We are celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the home of the Evanston History Center: The Charles Gates Dawes House. The building permit for the house was issued on June 29, 1894, to Rev. Robert Dickinson Sheppard. Building permits were relatively new to Evanston, having been instituted in 1892 when the city form of government was…

Now Open at the Evanston History Center

May 13, 2019
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Dry Evanston: The Untold Story The battle over alcohol was formative in the early years of our nation. Dry Evanston: The Untold Story, a new exhibit at the Evanston History Center in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the 18th (Prohibition) Amendment, reveals how Evanston took on the fight, from its founding in the 1850s…

100 Years Ago – Prohibition Amendment is Ratified

January 14, 2019
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Blog Post, Evanston History, News

100 Years Ago – Prohibition Amendment is Ratified by Lori Osborne, EHC Historian January 16, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 18th amendment, making national prohibition of alcohol the law of the land. While prohibition itself did not fully take effect until one year later in January 1920 (when the Volstead…

A Look Back: Charles Gates Dawes Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

October 24, 2018
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Charles Gates Dawes, Nobel Peace Laureate Along with Sir Austen Chamberlain, Evanston’s own Charles Gates Dawes was co-recipient of the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize from the Nobel Committee (awarded in 1926). Dawes received the award for his work as chair of the committee that created a plan (the “Dawes Plan”) to stabilize the German economy…

Open House Chicago, 2016

October 24, 2016
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Architecture, Evanston History Center

2016 Open House Chicago Kris Hartzell, Director of Facilities, Visitor Services, and Collections The Evanston History Center was proud to participate in bringing the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s annual festival of great architecture, Open House Chicago, to Evanston again this year. The Evanston History Center joined thirteen other notable sites in Evanston in opening its doors…

Tokens of the Shore

August 17, 2016
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Tokens of the Shore Janet Messmer, Costume Curator, Evanston History Center As summer is drawing towards its close, you may be thinking about the fun in the sand you and your family have experienced using your Evanston Beach Tokens. These tokens began to be used in 1931,only on some of the beaches. There were free…

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9	10	11	12	13	14 Cupid’s Cabaret at the Dawes House with the Fat Babies Jazz Ensemble Cupid’s Cabaret at the Dawes House with the Fat Babies Jazz Ensemble Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: February 14, 2020 - 9:00 pm Description: Friday, February 14, 2020 7:00 -9:00 PM Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston Admission: $35/person Click here to purchase tickets Join the Fat Babies Jazz Ensemble at the Evanston History Center on Friday, February 14, 2020, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Come alone, bring a friend, bring a group! Enjoy wine and light refreshments, and a hot jazz trio from the Fat Babies. More details... •	15
16	17 Presidents' Day at the Dawes House Presidents' Day at the Dawes House Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: February 17, 2020 - 3:00 pm Location: Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA Description: “Presidents' Day at the Dawes House" Monday, February 17, 2020 Open House 1-3 pm, with a Special Dawes House tour at 1:30 pm Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL Admission: $10. Payable at the door. MC/Visa/Cash. EHC Members are Free! The Dawes House once served as campaign HQ for Charles Dawes when he ran for US Vice President with Calvin Coolidge in the 1924 presidential election. Join us on Presidents’ Day for a docent-led tour of the house, highlighting the political stories (and objects) within the National Historical Landmark Home. Reservations not required. Admission: $10. EHC Members are Free! More details... •	18	19	20	21	22
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February 2020

Friday, February 14, 2020
7:00 -9:00 PM
Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
Admission: $35/person
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Exhibit Opening!

Newest Curator’s Pick!

Building Permit for 225 Greenwood Street

Now Open at the Evanston History Center

100 Years Ago – Prohibition Amendment is Ratified

EvanstonHistoryCenter

EHC Calendar

February 2020

Friday, February 14, 20207:00 -9:00 PMEvanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, EvanstonAdmission: $35/personClick here to purchase tickets

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Recent Posts

Friday, February 14, 2020
7:00 -9:00 PM
Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
Admission: $35/person
Click here to purchase tickets