Recent Posts

• Upcoming Fall Women’s History Programs
  There are several upcoming programs at the Evanston History Center (225 Greenwood Street) with a Women’s History focus. See below for brief descriptions and links to find out more. Hope … Read more
• Educated Women – Part Three
  By Janet Olson, Archivist at WCTU Archives 150 years ago this June Frances Willard became the first Dean of Women at Northwestern University. The story of her taking on this … Read more
• Evanston Women’s History Mural Community Input Session
  When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 11:00 am–12:30 pmWhere: Evanston Township High School Welcome Center, room E112; enter through door 1 or 2 You’re invited to be part of Evanston history! … Read more

Evanston is remarkable in nothing if not for the ability, individuality, and enterprise of its women.

Frances E. Willard

The Evanston Women’s History Project
at the
Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-3410
[email protected]