In celebration of Black History Month, the Village has gathered resources, local events, and community programming. See below for more information on all the ways in which our community is celebrating Black history and heritage.
Village of Wilmette
In commemorating Black History Month, the Village of Wilmette Human Relations Commission is sponsoring a 2023 poster, essay/poetry, and multimedia/music contest. Students can submit entries based on the theme “Black Resistance,” which includes stories about the fight for freedom, justice, and equality. Scroll through the Flipbook below to view contest submissions!
Wilmette Historical Museum
The Wilmette Historical Museum has a variety of resources pertaining to the Black American experience. Visit the Wilmette Historical Museum’s website where you can find information on topics like Civil Rights on the North Shore and others.
Wilmette Public Library
The Wilmette Public Library will feature several displays promoting Black history and Black authors throughout February for children, teens, and adults.
Black History Month Events
Shorefront Legacy Center Exhibit
Sunday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. or By Appointment, First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette (600 9th Street)
The First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette is holding an exhibit that features the work of the Shorefront Legacy Center, which collects, preserves, and educates people about Black History on the North Shore. If you are interested in viewing the exhibit, please call 847-256-3010 to schedule a time (availability M-F from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or come to the public reception on February 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Wilmette Public Library
Let’s Learn Together – Racial Literacy
Ongoing Programming
Using Picture Books to Talk to Kids about Race
Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Wilmette Historical Museum
Lecture: Morris “Dino” Robinson – Founder of Evanston’s Shorefront Legacy Center
Sunday, March 12, 2- 3:00 p.m.
