Last updated: 7/22/2011
Evanston, Illinois
Address
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201
phone: 847-475-3410
fax: 847-475-3599
e-mail: losborne@evanstonhistorycenter.org
web: www.evanstonhistorycenter.org

Hours

Tours of the Dawes House:
Sunday, Thursday - Saturday
1 PM - 4 PM
Research Room:
Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday
1 PM - 4 PM

Admissions

$10 for tours of the Dawes House; $5 for use of the Research Room. EHC members are free.

Staff

Eden Pearlman
phone:
e-mail:
Description

The Evanston History Center is private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1898 to preserve and share Evanston history. The EHC collects, preserves and tells the story of Evanston's past through tours of the Charles Gates Dawes House, interactive and engaging museum exhibits, a comprehensive research room and research collections, and wide-ranging educational programs.

Mission

The mission of the Evanston History Center is to collect, preserve and interpret the rich history of the City of Evanston and all its people through exhibits, educational programs and research facilities.

History

The Evanston History Center was founded in 1898. The Dawes House has been our home since 1960.

Artifact Collections

Yes

Research Collections

Yes

Programs

Under the Buffalo lecture series on Thursday nights, approximately 8 per year. $5 admission, free to members

Governance

Board of Directors

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: False

Publications

Timelines, Biannual membership newsletter
Email News, regular information via email
Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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