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Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Thursday 1pm - 4pm Friday 1pm - 4pm Saturday 1pm - 4pm Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Evanston History Center

Name: Evanston History Center
Address: 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, US
Telephone: +18474753410
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Celebrating 125 years, the Evanston History Center collects, preserves and shares Evanston history to educate, inspire and enrich the people of Evanston.

You can reach EHC staff by calling (847) 475-3410 during business hours, Tuesday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm.

10/15/2026

Our last walking tour of the season before we hibernate! Come enjoy the leaves falling and crunching underneath your feet as we explore the Ridge Historic District architecture.

This tour covers both the double houses featured Design Evanston’s book Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses and a look at the Prairie School in Evanston. The Ridge Historic District is a unique microcosm of both genres, including designs by Myron Hunt and Walter Burley Griffin. Led by Kris Hartzell. Meets at Dewey School 😢 1551 Wesley Avenue.

Tickets $15-20 via link in bio or on our website.

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10/14/2026

October is American Archives Month and today, October 14, is Ask an Archivist Day.

The Evanston History Center has a dedicated team of archivists who collect, process, catalog, and preserve our archives, as well as assist the public in finding materials. Thank you Julia, Lori, Suzanne, Grace, Kathy and Janet!

We Asked these Archivists:

❓️What's the difference between an archive and a library?

"An archive has unique materials that in most cases are only available in that archive. As opposed a library, which contains published books that could be available in any library."

❓️What is an example of something in the Evanston History Center archive that you find particularly interesting?

"The city maps that we have in our map room are unique- there are not many of what we have around."

❓️How do you see that AI could be helpful in archives?

"I would like to have AI go through our databases to start noticing patterns, and then cross research those with other archives."

What would you like to Ask an Archivist?

You can comment below, or stop in to the Evanston History Center archives Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat 1-4pm, 225 Greenwood St.

10/08/2026

Our Vive la Garçonne exhibit is proud to be a part of Chicago Fashion Week® 2026!

Come see how women's fashion changed radically, reflecting parallel societal changes, from 1910-1920.

Check it out at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood.

We're easy to get to from the city- take the L purple line to Demspter St.

10/07/2026

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Donovan's Garage's inaugural performance at the Dawes House last night was off the hook!
The house was packed; the music was fire.

Donovan Mixon Donovan Mixon on guitar
Frank Morrison|Drums Frank Morrison on drums
Dakarai Barclay Dakarai Barclay on trumpet
Daseul Kim Daseul Kim on bass
Amr Marcin Fahmy Amr Fahmy on keys

You are all welcome back to play here anytime.

Donovan's Garage, our new artist in residence, will be playing monthly at the History Center. Click link below for info and schedule of upcoming shows. And please RSVP! Given the packed house, we cannot guarantee walkins.

See you next month! New musicians and rep each time.
https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/publicprograms/

10/05/2026

We are almost ready for the inaugural performance of Donovan's Garage's at the Evanston History Center/Charles Dawes House!

Tuesday, October 6, 7pm

Announcing the lineup:
Donovan Mixon, guitar
Frank Morrison, drums
Amr Fahmy, keyboard
Daseul Kim, bass
Zakaria Barclay, trumpet

There are only a very few spots left on the RSVP list. Arrive early to secure your seat. We will be potentially accepting walkups starting at 7pm if there are seats available.

Save your spot now for upcoming performances Nov 10 and Dec 8.

RSVP via link in bio.

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09/30/2026

Our next 🚶🏿‍♂️ tour highlights double houses around Evanston's lakeshore.

🚶🏽‍♀️Highlights include the iconic Carter House by Walter Burley Griffin, the Linthicum House by Tallmadge & Watson, and the Ballard House by John Van Bergen.

❓️What is a double house and why are there so many in Evanston? Join us to find out!

🗓 Saturday, October 3.

Led by historian Kris Hartzell, author of Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston's Double Houses, published by Design Evanston in 2025.

Begins at the Evabston History Center, 225 Greenwood.

Ticket $15-$20 via link in bio

09/29/2026

What a wonderful Sunday evening at the History Center! We just barely had enough chairs and space for the packed house listening to and sharing stories of Latinos building community in Evanston, which have been part of our city's history for many decades.

“I realized it wasn’t just about making mole and selling mole, but more about representing and sharing where I come from.” - Ernesto

"You all have wonderful stories. Get them down. We need them out." - Paula

"You don’t need a title that tells you “I am this” to do this." - Celia

Thank you/gracias:

🙏🏼co-organizer extraordinare Ricardo Villalobos Evanston Latinos

🙏🏼 guests Paula Cofresi-Silverstein, Celia Carlino and Ernesto Rodriguez

🙏🏼 Jesse on the guitar

🙏🏼 Interpreters Jenny Valdes and Re Language Services

🙏🏼 Everyone who came!

09/24/2026

💥🙌 🎷Jazz Tuesday nights are back in Evanston with Donovan's Garage, led by Donovan Mixon, now in its new home at the Evanston History Center/Dawes House starting October 6.

If you are a fan of Donovan's Garage from their alley and AKAR Auditorium performances, now you can experience the same magic inside the historic Dawes House.

And if you haven't been before, now is the time to join us!

✔️Live jazz improv with rotating musicians and special guests
✔️Supporting local musicians
✔️Coming together with neighbors
✔️The atmospheric & historic Dawes House

**Due to limited capacity, RSVP is highly recommended. RSVP, info, and schedule via link in bio.

See you here on:
October 6
November 10
December 8
Plus 2027 dates to come

Address

225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Wednesday	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18474753410

Website

http://www.evanstonhistorycenter.org/, https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/series/upcoming-events/

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