This 1-hour walking tour takes participants back in time, visiting twelve homes built in the 1800s for early Winnetka settlers. The tour begins at the Clinton House at 548 Willow (built in 1872) and weaves through several of the oldest neighborhoods on the east side of the village.

This 1-hour walking tour explores the village’s impressive array of architectural styles. Focusing on the east side of the village, the tour stops at twelve houses representing particular architectural styles. At less than 1 mile, this is our shortest walking tour and is a great option for participants interested in a little less walking and […]

This 75-minute walking tour will take participants from the Winnetka Historical Society’s headquarters at 411 Linden (a c. 1859 Victorian gem), through the Village’s historic downtown, and back through some of the oldest neighborhoods.

This 1-hour walking tour takes participants back in time, visiting twelve homes built in the 1800s for early Winnetka settlers. The tour begins at the Clinton House at 548 Willow (built in 1872) and weaves through several of the oldest neighborhoods on the east side of the village.  

This 1-hour walking tour explores the village’s impressive array of architectural styles. Focusing on the east side of the village, the tour stops at twelve houses representing particular architectural styles. At less than 1 mile, this is our shortest walking tour and is a great option for participants interested in a little less walking and […]

This 75-minute walking tour will take participants from the Winnetka Historical Society’s headquarters at 411 Linden (a c. 1859 Victorian gem), through the Village’s historic downtown, and back through some of the oldest neighbor hoods.

This 75-minute walking tour will take participants along the border of Winnetka and Glencoe, through some of Hubbard Woods’ most picturesque neighborhoods, and back through Hubbard Woods’ historic downtown. The tour focuses on some of the architectural elements that make these structures unique, as well as stories about the people who lived and worked in them.

Visit our Museum & Headquarters at 411 Linden to explore the historic artifacts and interactives in our new permanent exhibit, A Sense of Place: A History of Winnetka.  Open to t he public Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4

Guests will enjoy watching the unique docu-story created by the Winnetka Historical Society and filmmaker John Newcombe, Making the Movie Home Alone. You will hear scintillating stories from family members who lived in the house during the shoot, as well as local actors and extras, and view unique footage shot by a neighbor. After the […]