Admission: $10

reFashioning History Exhibition

Date: October 10, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201

Step inside the magnificent lakefront home of Charles Gates Dawes—former U.S. Vice President, Ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. This **National Historic Landmark**, known as the Dawes House, is a beautifully preserved example of chateauesque architecture and a rare glimpse into Evanston’s storied past.

Originally built in 1894 and designed by New York architect Henry Edwards-Ficken, the 25-room mansion features a cherry-paneled library, vaulted dining room with a musicians’ gallery, twelve fireplaces, and six bedrooms—all set on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan.

Tour Information:

Open Thursday–Sunday, 1:00–4:00 PM

Docent-led tours available hourly at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 PM

Self-guided exhibition access included

No reservation required

Admission:

- $10 for non-members and students

- Free for EHC members, D65 teachers with ID, and children under 12

Please check the Evanston History Center website for holiday closures and special events.