Wilmette's Sesquicentennial

Wilmette is turning 150 in 2022!  In celebration of this milestone, the Wilmette Historical Museum will offer many special programs and events, such as a new exhibit, guest lecture speakers, family activities, and much more.  The Museum is also developing a project to commemorate important historical sites in Wilmette with bronze plaques.  Check out our events page to learn more about what we have in store for this momentous year.  
Annual Meeting & Lecture: "Wilmette at 150"

Former Village President John Jacoby will be this year's lecture speaker at the Wilmette Historical Society's annual meeting on Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 2 - 3:30 PM.  Mr. Jacoby will present a few exciting stories from his recent book Wilmette at 150, a collection of essays that detail the village's history.  Admission is free! In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Annual Meeting & Lecture will be held remotely via Zoom. To register for the event, click HERE. 
Wilmette BINGO

Bring the whole family out to play Wilmette BINGO on Sunday, February 27!  You’ll learn all about Wilmette’s history while playing on our special BINGO boards that feature images of Wilmette landmarks and historic photos from our collections.  Winners of each round will receive a free coupon to Homer's Ice Cream.  Anyone in attendance can be entered into a raffle to win a prize. Click here to register for the event and learn more. 

 
Exhibit Openings and Special Performance

The Museum will open two new exhibits on Sunday, March 6: "Memories and Milestones, 1872-2022" and "Fashion Forward: Wilmette's Clothing History". As part of the exhibit openings, the Actors Training Center (ATC) and the Museum are partnering to create a special performance based on Wilmette memoirs. Click here to register for the event and learn more. 
Lecture: "Wilmette Across Three Centuries"

On Sunday, April 10, please join us for a lecture with Professor Michael H. Ebner.  In his talk, Dr. Ebner will discuss Wilmette's history from its early days to today. Click here to register for the event and learn more.