For those arriving early, join us for a casual outdoor dinner (weather permitting) at Union Squared. It's a great chance to reconnect before the reunion begins—and we may even grab Argentine gelato down the street afterward!

Union Squared Pizza
1307 Chicago Ave (Evanston, IL)

Start the day with coffee, pastries, and conversation before we begin exploring the places that connect the Willard family to Evanston's history.

Visit the historic home of Frances Willard, one of Evanston's most influential residents and a direct ancestor of the Willard family. This guided tour offers a look into her life, work, and lasting impact on American history.

Frances Willard House Museum
1730 Chicago Avenue (Evanston, IL)

Lunch is included with reunion registration and will be served at the Halim Time & Glass Museum prior to our private tour.

Halim Time & Glass Museum
1560 Oak Avenue (Evanston, IL)

Explore one of the nation's premier collections of antique clocks, watches, stained glass, and mechanical art. This visit celebrates the Willard family's historic connection to clockmaking and includes examples of historic Willard clocks.

Halim Time & Glass Museum
1560 Oak Avenue (Evanston, IL)

Join us for a family happy hour featuring stories, photographs, heirlooms, and memories. Family members are invited to share personal reflections, family stories, and treasured artifacts that help bring our collective history to life. 

Or, is there someone in your family lineage you'd like to learn more about? Attendees are encouraged to choose an ancestor or family member to research and share with the group. Presentations should be ten minutes or less and may include stories, photographs, historical context, or personal reflections. Host Caroline plans to learn about Peleg Willard from 1743, and Caitlin will share about her grandfather, Robert Willard, and the impact he had on her life.

Meet up with fellow attendees before heading to Wrigley Field for food, drinks, and conversation before first pitch.