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Evanston History Center 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.

Our Vive la Garçonne exhibit is proud to be a part of Chicago Fashion Week® 2026! Come see how women's fashion changed r...
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.


The Evanston History Center Research Room will be closed this Saturday, October 11. We apologize for any inconvenience. ...
10/08/2026

The Evanston History Center Research Room will be closed this Saturday, October 11. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Our normal Research Room hours are
Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat from 1-4pm.

Wow. Wow. Wow.Donovan's Garage's inaugural performance at the Dawes House last night was off the hook! The house was pac...
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 Donivan 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/

We are almost ready for the inaugural performance of Donovan's Garage's at the Evanston History Center/Charles Dawes Hou...
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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Our next 🚶🏿‍♂️ tour highlights double houses around Evanston's lakeshore. 🚶🏽‍♀️Highlights include the iconic Carter Hous...
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

What a wonderful Sunday evening at the History Center! We just barely had enough chairs and space for the packed house ...
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!

💥🙌 🎷Jazz Tuesday nights are back in Evanston with Donovan's Garage, led by Donovan Mixon, now in its new home at the Eva...
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

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