Membership Drive – 150 for Wilmette’s 150th

In celebration of Wilmette’s Sesquicentennial, the Wilmette Historical Society is launching a membership drive, 150 for Wilmette’s 150th, with the goal of securing 150 new members in 2022.  For a limited time only, all new memberships will be extended through March 2024.  Sign up today to receive membership benefits for two years!  Additionally, for each new member added, the Wilmette Historical Society will donate $1 to help support the Museum.

MUSEUM EVENTS

Winter Scavenger Hunt: The Great Snowflake Search

December 3, 2023 - February 15, 2024

Have you ever heard of Snowflake Bentley? He was the first known person to photograph snowflakes and prove that no two are alike. Mr. Bentley needs more snowflakes to photograph. Join our scavenger hunt to find them! Head out with your family [...]

Annual Meeting & Lecture: “Lost In America”

January 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us as we welcome Richard Cahan to discuss his book, Lost in America: Photographing the Last Days of Our Architectural Treasures. The book elaborates upon a wide array of historic structures that were saved on film by a group of photographers working for [...]