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Program and event inquiries from the general public should be directed to our Visitor Services office via phone 312-642-4600 or e-mail reception@chicagohistory.org.
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Stories are a way of staying connected and engaged with one another. During this time of social isolation, our mission to share Chicago stories is more important than ever.
From digital storytelling and educational resources to VR experiences—we are sharing new ways to engage with the city’s history every day, even from your couch.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans voiced their demand for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. In Chicago, thousands gathered in Civic Center Plaza (now the Richard J. Daley Center) and colleges, universities, and schools held demonstrations, protests, and talks opposing the deterioration of More
4.21 | Lager Beer Riot More
4.20 | Sorbet: A Palate Cleanser More
4.19 | Eastern Orthodox Christians in Chicago More
4.18 | Small Miracles More
4.17 | “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” More
4.16 | Living through History More
4.15 | The Last Hours of Abraham Lincoln More
4.14 | She Knows Who She Is More
Our vast library of accessible digital materials includes archival collections, audio recordings, video assets, and so much more.
Program and event inquiries from the general public should be directed to our Visitor Services office via phone 312-642-4600 or e-mail reception@chicagohistory.org.