Established in 1863, the City of Evanston benefited economically and socially from the contribution of its African American residents—a fact often diminished in, if not excluded entirely from, historical records and narratives.

The City of Evanston recently passed a resolution to recognize the sites and buildings that speak tangibly to the role African Americans played in shaping the community. While many buildings have not been afforded the formal protection of historic preservation efforts, the community is now committed to recognizing this cultural legacy with historic markers and education.

Dino Robinson and Kris Hartzell will explore some of these sites and discuss new ways to establish and recognize their historical significance beyond established norms.

This program will be hosted on Zoom as a part of Open House Chicago's virtual programming this year.  Approximately three hours before the start of the program, you will receive a link directly from Zoom with details about how to access and view it. 

Register today!