Ouilmette Documentary Premiere

The Wilmette History Museum is proud to host the premiere of Ouilmette, a compelling new film that brings to life the story of Sharon Hoogstraten’s ancestor, a central figure in our community’s early history. Through archival research, storytelling, and cinematic interpretation, the film explores themes of settlement, heritage, and identity, inviting audiences to reflect on the lives that shaped Wilmette. This special premiere offers a chance to honor local history while engaging in meaningful conversation about how the past continues to inform our present. Join us for an afternoon of film, history, and community connection.

Produced with the historical consultancy of Sharon Hoogstraten (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Cole Rattan (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and descendants of the Ouilmettes. Native American Music by William Buchholtz and Mark Jourdan.

Free for members, $5 for non-members; tickets available at the door. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact the museum with any questions at 847-853-7666 or bXVzZXVtIHwgd2lsbWV0dGUgISBjb20=

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