Stop by to see "Beer Wars" before it closes at the end of July! The exhibit chronicles the story of Chicago breweries and of North Shore saloons and their battles against temperance activists who advocated for their demise. The 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: Wets vs. Drys on the North Shore
Missing! Officer Engels's Key
Head out with your family any time between June 17th and August 4th for a bit of local history and a fun scavenger hunt around the Village to find Officer Engels's lost key to the Gross Point Village Hall jail cells (now part of the Wilmette Historical Museum). Kids aged 13 and younger can win rewards offered by Homer's Ice Cream, Lou Malnati's, and other local businesses. You can pick up a free scavenger hunt game board at the Museum or the Youth Services Department in the Wilmette Public Library during regular business hours or download the game board here.
Wilmette Brewery Tour
On Saturday, July 20th at 10 a.m., Museum members will take a special behind-the-scenes tour of Depot Nuevo Restaurant's brewery. Owner Rob Garrison and his staff will show us where and how they brew beer, including a close look at the equipment they use and a lesson about how to make beer. Samples will be provided! Reservations for the tour are full, but call or email the Museum if you would like to have your name placed on our waiting list. All participants must be 21+ years old.
