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CHM Giving Day 2023

Come one, come all, come celebrate our fourth annual Giving Day!

Held on March 12 in salute to Chicago’s original area code 312, Illinois residents get FREE admission on this day with a suggested donation at the door. Enjoy exciting activities such as IDEA stations (Rubble to Recovery and our Artifact Cart), pop-up displays of select collection items, character-led tours of City on Fire: Chicago 1871, a short presentation and Chicago trivia by CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica and Professor Emeritus Dominic A. Pacyga of Columbia College Chicago, live music, photo-ops, and of course, quintessential Chicago food and drink (while supplies last).

Schedule

1:00 p.m.

Live Music

Character-led tour of City on Fire: Chicago 1871 with Claire Innis reenactor

 

1:00–4:00 p.m.

IDEA Stations – Rubble to Recovery & Artifacts, hands-on activity stations

Face Painting – Like a filter for your face but IRL!

Enjoy treats from Chicago companies such as Eli’s Cheesecake, Revolution Brewing (must be 21+), and more (while supplies last). Get a Chicago-style hot dog for 99¢!

 

2:00 p.m.

Trivia –  Test your knowledge with questions based on our upcoming exhibition, Back Home: Polish Chicago!

 

3:00 p.m.

Live Music

Character-led tour of City on Fire: Chicago 1871 with Claire Innis reenactor

Guided tour of Chicago: Crossroads of America

 

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The Details

Sunday

March

12 th

1:00–4:00 p.m.

Event Location

Chicago History Museum

1601 N. Clark St.

Reserve Tickets

Giving Day Donations

 

It’s also your chance to help the Chicago History Museum raise $100,000 in one day! Every donation makes an impact and will support our mission to connect people to Chicago’s history and each other. All donations will be matched thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, up to $20,000. Our very own CHM member, D. Elizabeth Price, has also pledged $2,500 to match donations. All donations made between March 1 and March 12 count! Thank you so much for your support!

Donate Now

Join our mission for #CHMGivingDay to meet our goal to raise $100,000 by March 12, 2023. Support at all levels allow us to continue to provide opportunities to engage with history and to care for the archives and artifacts that tell our city’s stories.

Help the Chicago History Museum raise $100,000 in one day! Every donation makes an impact & will support our mission to connect people to Chicago’s history & each other. #CHMGivingDay

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