The Light of the WCTU Shines Brightly in Evanston!

Welcome to the Frances Willard House Museum website. The Frances Willard House is also know as Rest Cottage which is the name given to it by Frances and her mother.

 

Frances Willard would come home to Evanston after many weary traveling miles to rest according to Scripture, "Come ye yourselves apart and REST a while." In quiet meditation, she would renew her strength, ready to go out for further service. We trust that you too will take time to be rested and refreshed as you travel life's journey.

Arrangements for research in WCTU Archives or the Willard Memorial Library, can be made by contacting:

Nancy Schultz by phone (847) 864-1396 or email Archives to make an appointment.

Due to the extreme cold weather in the Chicago area, tours of WCTU's Frances Willard Museum are not scheduled during the winter months.  We do offer virtual tours on this site. So, sit down, grab a hot drink, relax, and take a virtual tour. We're looking forward to seeing you in person in the spring, summer, or fall.