Meet in the Devonshire Park gazebo to learn about the site's past as a Cold War military base, and then set off through the Devonshire Manor neighborhood to discover Skokie's Cold War-era history. The tour will cover the development of Skokie's Jewish community, mid-century modern aesthetics, the evolution of the nuclear family and second-wave feminism, and the 1960s civil rights and fair housing movements in Skokie.
Ages 12 and up. Fee: $10 (resident/non-resident).
Register online here.
Drop-in option available as space permits. Call (847) 929-8001 or email eengland@skokieparks.org to confirm availability or questions.