Architectural Tours

Register for our popular Stories and Structures Architectural Tours. In-person tours are guided 1-hour walks with fascinating stories about each stop, or download the app and tour on your own!

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Museum & Log House

The Museum is temporarily closed Sept. 1st - Nov. 15th while we install the new permanent exhibit. Research assistance is available by appointment.

The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is open Sundays 2 - 4pm through Nov. 24th.

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Donate

WHS is funded primarily by the generous donations of Winnetka families and local businesses.

Support the preservation of and access to your community's history today.

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Conducting Research?

Delving into Winnetka’s history? We provide research assistance!

Submit a research request!



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Watch Documentary!

Watch the documentary Winnetka Story: The History of Winnetka & the North Shore





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Articles & Posts

Recent articles and posts from our biannual Gazette.

Our Facebook posts and stories.



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Virtual Trolley Tour

Take the Winnetka History Express to learn about Winnetka's historic sites!

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Explore Winnetka Stories!

View informative history, interactive exhibits, videos, photograph galleries and more.

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WHS Calendar

View our calendar here.

Recent Articles from the Gazette