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Feb 12th, 2010 by EWHP

“Lifting as We Climb:” Evanston Women and the Creation of a Community

Come see our new exhibit highlighting the many contributions of Evanston women and women’s organizations to shaping our community. The exhibit runs through February 2011 and can be seen when the Dawes House is open for regular tours, Thursday – Sunday from 1-4 pm. Cost is $10 and includes a tour of the Dawes House.

EAC Founder Celebration, Thursday September 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) will celebrate the legacy of its founder, Alice C.D. Riley, with an evening in her honor. Refreshments will be provided as well as tours of the Dawes House, information on EACs Alice Riley Society, remarks on the history of the EAC and the fascinating woman who started it all, Alice C.D. Riley. The cost for the event is $10 per person. For tickets, please call 847-475-5300 to make a reservation.

The Evanston Art Center, founded in 1929, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the visual arts among the diverse audiences of the North Shore/Greater Chicago region. For more information, see the center’s web site at www.evanstonartcenter.org.  For more information about Riley, search for an earlier post on this site.

Special Programs

Girl Scout Badge Program – Come to EHC and explore women’s history and Evanston’s past while working toward your Girl Scout goals. Cost is $10 per participant. Adult leaders are free but need to be present.  For more information or to schedule a program call (847) 475-3410 or email ewhp@evanstonhistorycenter.org.

  • Brownie Try-It — Listening to the Past (Completes requirements 2, 4, 5 & 6)
  • Junior Badge — Local Lore (Completes requirements 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 10)
  • Cadette and Senior Projects – Heritage Hunt or Women through Time (Independent projects are encouraged. Cost will vary depending on project.)

Women’s History Bus Tours – Ride with us through Evanston’s women’s history landscape. Tours last about 2 hours and begin and end at the Evanston History Center with a brief viewing of the EWHP exhibit Lifting as We Climb. Cost: $25 per person, 20 people minimum.

Group Exhibit Viewings

  • Exhibit viewing with a brief exhibit tour and program: $150 rental fee.
  • Exhibit viewing plus a special program: $250 rental fee. The program can be developed in partnership with the group; subjects could include the group’s history, women’s history topics or time periods, or general information about the project. One month notice required for this option.
We can accommodate up to 75 people at these rates.  Fees for larger groups can be negotiated. Each event would take place outside regular Evanston History Center tour hours and would include two hours of time. More time can also be negotiated. Fees include costs of set-up and clean-up. Food and beverages would be the responsibility of the renting group. A standard Dawes House rental contract would need to be completed before the event and EHC rules regarding use of the Dawes House would need to be followed.

For more information about EWHP events or to make a reservation, call (847) 475-3410 or email ewhp@evanstonhistorycenter.  All events and programs take place in conjunction with the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, Illinois.

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