Memoirs

The Historical Museum eagerly collects reminiscences by Wilmette folks. Here are a few favorites from our collection. Why not share your own memories through our “Share Your Wilmette Story” feature?

Wilmette Historical Museum
609 Ridge Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
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Exploring Collections at Home - Civil Rights on the North Shore

North Shore March for the Poor, May 25, 1968. Marchers are carrying signs reading "Skokie Marching in Support of the Poor People's Campaign," "Read the Kerner Report," "We Share His Dream," etc. Green Bay Road, probably at Lake Avenue in Wilmette, Wilmette Historical Museum Collections Online

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Memoirs