You may be eligible for an 11-year property tax assessment freeze! Join us on Sunday, April 7th at 2 p.m. for a conversation with architectural historian Susan Benjamin about how to take advantage of this benefit. Residents of Wilmette and many other Illinois cities and villages who live in a historic district or have a home that is a Local Landmark or on the National Register of Historic Places may be able to participate in the tax freeze program when they meet a spending threshhold and follow preservation guidelines. This program is co-sponsored with the Historic Preservation Commission of the Village of Wilmette and is free for Museum members, $5 for non-members.
Lecture: Property Tax Assessment Freeze for Historic Houses
Bring the whole family to our annual Open House
The Museum and the Police Department will be holding our annual Open Houses, just one block apart, on Sunday, May 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to step inside the Museum's historic 1896 building for self-guided tours, a family-friendly game of “Museum Bingo,” and a free cookie. Popular exhibits will be open, including an original Gross Point Village Hall jail cell. You won’t want to miss seeing our two temporary exhibits -- "Beer Wars" in our Main Gallery and "All that Glitters" on our Lower Level. Outside on the Museum lawn, the Wilmette Community Band will be playing from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by the Police Station as well! We hope to see you at this free event for the entire community.
Don't miss "Beer Wars" in our Main Gallery
Beer Wars: Wets vs. Drys on the North Shore chronicles the story of Chicago breweries and of North Shore saloons and their battles against temperance activists who advocated for their demise. The new exhibit includes a special section about the saloons of Gross Point (now largely part of Wilmette). Historic photos and ads, as well as a section of an original bar counter are featured along with other saloon amenities. Beer Wars will be on display through July 2019.
