Curiosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. FREE, no RSVP needed. Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Upcoming topics: March 11: Evanston Women and the Fragile Nature of Legal Victories with Lori Osborne, former director of the Evanston Women’s History Project April 8: Draining Evanston Part II: 21st Century with Dick Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago May 13: YMCA Camp Echo Through the Decades with Katie Trippi, Camp Echo “Legend of Camping” who has been involved with the camp since 1969. June 10: Queer History in Evanston including Kinheart Center, historic legislation, the founding of Evanston Pride, and more. July 8: Disability Advocacy in Evanston with Shore Services August 12: The History of Recreational Sailing on the Great Lakes with Madeline Crispell, Curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum PLEASE NOTE: There is street cleaning on the north side of Greenwood St on these Wednesdays until 1pm. Please park on the south side of Greenwood to avoid getting a ticket, if you drive here.
The Evanston History Center collects, preserves and shares Evanston history to educate, inspire and enrich the people of Evanston.
