History Centers

Find out the history of Chicago’s North Shore and our unique communities through their history centers. The Charles Gates Dawes House, former home of this U.S. President houses the Evanston History Center and there are many others that have proudly catalogued their people and places. Learn the history of the Kennicott House which the Kennicott family settled in 1836. The land and their way of life is chronicled in this historic landmark.

Evanston History Center

225 Greenwood St., Evanston
(847) 475-3410

Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau overlooks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs ... MORE

Grove National Historic Landmark

1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
(847) 299-6096

The Grove offers 145 acres of nature preserve with trails to walk through woodland, prairie and natural wetlands. Visitors will enjoy the Interpretive Center filled ... MORE

Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum

1812 Chapel Ct., Northbrook
(847) 498-3404

Discover this collection which establishes the history of the Village of Northbrook, it's exploration, settlement, development and progress. Visit the Artisan Inn Sh... MORE

Schmidt Burnham Log House

1140 Willow Rd., Winnetka
(847) 446-0001

The Schmidt-Burnham Log House (c1837) is the oldest log structure in Cook County to be continuously occupied for nearly 165 years. It is open once a week on Sundays ... MORE

Skokie Heritage Museum

8031 Floral Ave., Skokie
(847) 677-6672

The Historic Engine House is a beautifully restored building with a reference library for public use. The Fire Department exhibit includes a reconstructed 1800s Ladd... MORE

Wheeling Historical Society & Museum

251 N. Wolf Rd., Wheeling
(847) 537-3119

The past is never lost – as long as it is remembered. Towards that goal, the Wheeling Historical Society collects and preserves significant materials related t... MORE

Wilmette Historical Museum

609 Ridge Rd., Wilmette
(847) 853-7666

The Wilmette Historical Museum is dedicated to encouraging the appreciation of Wilmette’s past. Located in the historic 1896 Gross Point Village Hall, the museum hou... MORE

Winnetka Historical Society

411 Linden St., Winnetka
(847) 446-0001

Founded in 1932, this organization owns and operates two historic buildings. The museum and headquarters at 411 Linden Street houses exhibit and gallery space and is... MORE

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