Chicago, that toddling - and tippling - town. Our world class metropolis has been a malt-loving mecca since its beginnings and, if it weren't for beer and booze, Chicago wouldn't be here. Please join us on Sunday, January 27th at 2 p.m. for a brief annual meeting of the Wilmette Historical Society and to hear historian Liz Garibay talk about how alcohol helped shape Chicago. Garibay is founder of the Chicago Brewseum and curator of the Field Museum exhibit “Brewing Up Chicago.” Seating is limited; call (847) 853-7666 or email museum@wilmette.com to reserve your place.
Annual Meeting and Lecture: City of Booze Shoulders
"Beer Wars" now open!
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.
Shop all Gifts Wilmette for the Holidays
Looking for a special holiday gift? The Museum's gift shop is the place to come. Stop by Sundays through Thursdays, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. to shop for such Wilmette-essential items as a Teddy bear sporting a Wilmette t-shirt, lovely glass ornaments with images of the Wilmette harbor or Wilmette depot, a custom-designed Wilmette coffee mug, or a pack of notecards featuring Wilmette scenes. A variety of books on Wilmette history, featuring rare historic photographs, can be purchased at the Museum gift shop or online.
