Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. Their descendants have actively carried on and protected Latino/a/e cultural heritages and traditions. Today they stand firm in the face of systems and policies of oppression and remain Here in Chicago—Aquí en Chicago.

Join us for curator-led tours of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities and their histories in the city, starting with the earliest arrivals in the late 1800s, all through the lens of experts who curated this groundbreaking exhibition! This tour will be in English, but Spanish-language tours are available on other dates.

Included with general admission. RSVP required.

Aqui gallery protest posters
Aqui gallery spurs & map
Aqui gallery dress & posters
Aqui gallery wall map

About Your Guide

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Dr. Elena Gonzales

Elena Gonzales, PhD, is Curator of Civic Engagement & Social Justice at the Chicago History Museum and lead curator for Aquí en Chicago. Dr. Gonzalez holds a doctorate in American Studies (2015) and a master’s degree in Public Humanities (2010), both from Brown University.

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