Come raise a glass to the opening of our new exhibit! "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. Included in the exhibit are historic photos and ads, part of an original bar counter, saloon amenities, and a special section about the saloons of Gross Point (now largely part of Wilmette). Please join us at this free reception to explore a fascinating slice of North Shore history accompanied by craft beer tastings, soft drinks and pub snacks.
"Beer Wars" opening reception on October 28th, 1 - 3 p.m.
Join us for our fall lecture "Draining Chicago: Early Chicago & the North Shore"
On Sunday, November 4th at 2:00 p.m., award-winning author Richard Lanyon will talk about the complicated, ever-changing story of draining Chicago and Northern communities. Mr. Lanyon worked for fifty years with water in metropolitan Chicago and is the retired Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Copies of his book "Draining Chicago: The Early City and North Area" will be available for sale and signing. This lecture is free for members and $5 for non-members.
