Members and Historical Alliance are invited to join director of research and access Ellen Keith and reference librarians Lesley Martin and Maggie Cusick of CHM’s Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC) as they demonstrate the process of conducting research on your house’s history. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn about the tools that may More
Ring in the holiday season with CHM at our annual Members’ Holiday Party! More details to come. While masks are appreciated and recommended, they are no longer required. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.
Celebrate Labor Day at CHM! Join Joseph Rulli, researcher and author of The Chicago Haymarket Affair: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone (2016) and Chicago Marching: A History of Protest, Authority, and Violence (2023), for a presentation that delves into the history of the Haymarket Affair of 1886 and the social causes that accelerated More
Presented in partnership with the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (JAHHM), CHM members are invited to tour Hull-House, Chicago’s first and the nation’s most influential settlement house—and also one of the most haunted places in the city. Explore the historical and social foundations that inspired several of Chicago’s famous haunted tales, such as Hull-House’s infamous Devil More
Presented in partnership with the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (JAHHM), CHM members are invited to tour Hull-House, Chicago’s first and the nation’s most influential settlement house—and also one of the most haunted places in the city. Explore the historical and social foundations that inspired several of Chicago’s famous haunted tales, such as Hull-House’s infamous Devil More
Presented in partnership with the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (JAHHM), CHM members are invited to tour Hull-House, Chicago’s first and the nation’s most influential settlement house—and also one of the most haunted places in the city. Explore the historical and social foundations that inspired several of Chicago’s famous haunted tales, such as Hull-House’s infamous Devil More
At our Members’ Annual Meeting, members get exclusive updates on the Museum and our upcoming projects from key staff and board members. In addition to our annual updates, we are excited to welcome author Mark Larson and Nick Bowling, associate artistic director of our community partner TimeLine Theatre, to discuss Chicago’s rich theatre history! Free; RSVP More
Join CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales for conversation and coffee! Members are invited to enjoy a free coffee or tea from the North & Clark Café and learn more about Elena’s work at CHM, such as Aquí en Chicago. Free; RSVP required. Can’t be there in person? Log onto Zoom and More
CHM members are invited to an exclusive live recording of a Chicago History Podcast episode with host Tommy Henry. Tommy Henry, host of the Chicago History Podcast, has covered topics ranging from the Cicero Race Riots of 1951, to the original Sears Tower, to the history of Chicago hot dogs, and iconic Chicago sports moments. More
Happy Pride Month! Members are invited to learn more about Chicago’s rich LGBTQ+ history with Dr. John D’Emilio, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Chicago and a pioneer in the field of gay and lesbian studies. Dr. D’Emilio will facilitate a presentation examining themes across these histories and a question-and-answer session to connect these More