Evanston History Center

Proud new addition to the Evanston History Center's permanent collection: the "Proud to Be" community garland, made by Evanston Pride and the Evanston community in 2021.

Thanks to Jackson Adams co-founder of Evanston Pride, Sarah Barton (both pictured here), and to all who came out for our cafe conversation this afternoon!

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Thank you Katie Tucker Trippi for a meaningful presentation on the history of Camp Echo! Her engaging talk wove so many topics-including industrialization, polio, and logging-into the chronicle of this summer camp community.

Curiosity Cafes happen the second Wednesday of the month at 12noon at the Evanston History Center.

All are free, coffee and tea are provided, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. No rsvp needed.

Upcoming topics and dates:

🏳️‍🌈 June 10: Q***r History in Evanston: The Kinhearts and the founding of Evanston Pride

♿️ July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston, the founding of

⚓️ Great Lakes Sailing History with of the

Older Chicagoland homes were built to solve the problems of yesterday, but what do they need to thrive today?

Join for an engaging look at ➡️ Chicago-area home history
➡️ Solutions for homeowners of older buildings

What was the reason for common original designs such as radiators under windows, galvanized pipe, and basements? 🪟

How can the average homeowner address the challenges that these same features create today?

We’ll focus on what YOU, the average homeowner, can realistically do to preserve the character of older homes while improving comfort and efficiency.

With Vicki Parker and Cornelius Muszczynski in partnership with American Vintage Home Community Education Series.

FREE. Please RSVP via link in bio.