The Evanston History Center offers first-rate educational programing and resources for educators and students of all ages. Whether looking for Evanston history-related projects and resources, a lively and informative speaker for a virtual class or meeting, or information about how to conduct oral history, the Evanston History Center can help.
For more information on educational programs and resources at EHC, please contact Dr. Jenny Thompson.
Click on the links below for more information info:
Evanston History Resources:
Juneteenth History & Resources
April 1968 Evanston in the Wake of King’s Death: the Fight for Fair Housing
Educator Resources:
Spirited: Prohibition in America, Educational Resources
Educational Resources for Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
Remembering WWI: Resources for Educators
The Evanston War Memorial
—“Reparation”
—Restoration: Profiles of Evanston’s “War Dead”*
*The term “War Dead” is an historical one, used frequently and with respect throughout the war years and afterward. It is used here with the same respect and desire to make an historical connection with the time.
Educational Resources for Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
Lesson Plans:
Lesson Plans for Teachers and Educators (Grades 2-5)
Lesson Plans for Teachers and Educators (Grades 6-12)
Projects:
Evanston History Center Community Project: Documenting the Covid-19 Pandemic
Evanston Seen: Creating A Visual Map of Meaning-A Community Photo Project
Other Resources:
Evanston-Related Online Books and Other Resources