History

Organization Name
Address
225 Greenwood, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Eden Juron Pearlman, Director
Phone Number
847-475-3410
Fax
847-475-3599
Description

The Evanston History Center, located in the historic Charles Dawes House, works to present,teach and interpret Evanston's rich history through museum tours, special exhibits, annual special events.
The Charles Gates Dawes House may be visited during regularly scheduled Tours.
Individuals may conduct research on their homes or other topics using the Frank B. Foster Research Room and EHC Archives.
The History Center is available for Event Rentals .
Learn more about Evanston history through the Evanston History Center Blog.

Public Notes

EHC Tour & Exhibit Hours
Thursday-Sunday 1pm – 4pm

Dawes House tours start at 1, 2 & 3pm

EHC Research Room Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 1pm – 4pm.

Address
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL
60201
Contact Person
Lori Osborne, Project Coordinator
Phone Number
847-475-3410
Parent Organization
Description

The Evanston Women’s History Project (EWHP) is a collaborative community effort begun in 2007 to document and celebrate women and women’s organizations that have made significant contributions to Evanston history.
EWHP Database provides basic biographical and historical information, details about the significance of many women and women’s organizations, and resources for researchers. It is an ongoing project.

Organization Name
Address
225 Greenwood, Evanston, IL
60201
Phone Number
847-475-3410
Fax
(847) 475-3599
Parent Organization
Description

Since its inception, the Evanston History Center’s house walk has embodied the best of history and architecture. Your support of the house walk benefits the Evanston History Center’s programs and the preservation of Evanston’s history.

Sponsored by the Evanston History Center

Organization Name
Address
2214 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL
Mailing: P.O. Box 1894, Evanston, IL, 60204
60201
Contact Person
Chip Ratliff, President
Contact Email
Phone Number
847-864-7467
Description

Founded on June 6, 2002, Shorefront Legacy Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to recording, studying and preserving the experiences of African Americans living in Chicago's North Shore communities, particularly Evanston, Glencoe and Lake Forest. Publishes Shorefront Online Journal.
The Legacy Center, a museum and research center, is open to the public for research initiatives, exhibits and various public programs.
Hours: Weekdays by appointment, Saturdays, 9 am.-2 pm.

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