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The Edgewater Historical Society is joining in the 100 year anniversary of Senn High School by showcasing some of Senn’s most famous graduates in a new exhibit at the Museum. In addition to brief biographies, the exhibit includes memorabilia such as cartoons from yearbooks, graduation programs, a sample report card, Senn publications and the display of some of the Senn yearbooks in the EHS collection.
The current Museum exhibit is Living Treasures of Edgewater: Celebrating Diversity and Building Community.
The Edgewater Living Treasures exhibit honors those people who have
made a difference – some in a profound, fundamental way, and others in
a small but significant action that has affected the well being of
the Edgewater community. Their deeds were not driven by personal gain,
but to help the people of the community in some way – whether
generating beauty, fostering harmony, helping the less fortunate or
encouraging grass roots activity. These Living Treasures have helped
create public spaces and organizations and they have imparted values
which both celebrate diversity and build community. 
The next Museum exhibit, “Gems from our Collection,” opens on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Maybe they’re not jewelry gems, but they’re definitely precious. The exhibit will showcase some of the items donated to EHS over the past 25 years, and tell the story of the object and/or the person who donated it. This will be an eclectic display of items, such as stained glass windows from a demolished Edgewater home or a portable clothes washer made here in Chicago. Stay tuned for more information.
Note: The 2013 “Summer Nights in Edgewater” series has ended, but click one or more names in the schedule below to watch a video of their 2013 performance.
Relive the Golden Age of radio drama with “Those Were the Days Radio Players” - Chicago North chapter. On Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum, the Radio Players will perform two programs:
On Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Edgewater Branch Library, the Edgewater Historical Society will host the book launch and author signing for Hidden History of Uptown & Edgewater (History Press) by Patrick Butler.
The 2013 Fall General meeting and Austin Wyman Lecture will be on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan Rd.
The 25th Annual Edgewater Home Tour is Sunday, September 15, 2013.
We welcome you to the Edgewater Historical Society website. Here you will find information about the Society and its Museum, including current exhibits and upcoming events or tours. There is also a searchable archive of newsletter articles and tour booklets going back to 1988. If you have comments or questions, please use the “Contact us” button above.
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Upcoming Events/Tours
If not otherwise specified, events are held at the EHS Museum. If the description ends in “…” click the title for more information.
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12/29/2013 - 4:00pm
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12/29/2013 - 4:00pm
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01/05/2014 - 1:00pm
Museum Exhibits
How to Find Us
The Edgewater Historical Society Museum is located at
5358 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
773‑506‑4849
Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. and by appointment.
Regular admission to the Museum is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
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Please help support the work of the Edgewater Historical Society and Museum with a small donation.
The Edgewater Historical Society is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law for 501(c)(3) organizations.