The Evanston Historical Society's collections document the history and growth of the city of Evanston from the Native American times, to the period of the first settlers in the 1830s, through its incorporation in 1863, to the present. Approximately 3,500 artifacts, including everything from household items and business material to furniture and fine art, comprise the museum's artifact collection. Our exhibits and research are entirely dependant on these collections.

Glimpse the intriguing and complex lifestyles of late 19^th and early 20^th century suburban life on Evanston's lakefront; through the architectural masterpieces and internal operations of a turn-of-the-century household are revealed in the stories of these fascinating families, their domestic staffs, and their beautiful home.