Historical Florals: A Free Set of Embroidery Designs from an 18th-century Gown
Stitch the designs from this dress yourself by machine or hand using the files linked at the end of this post and be sure to share them using the hashtag … Learn More
Author: Arielle Antonio
The Life and Legacy of Emmett Till Highlighted in Chicago History Museum’s New Exhibition
CHICAGO (October 31, 2024) – On August 28, 1955, Emmett Till was kidnapped, tortured, killed and dumped in the Tallahatchie River in Mississippi. He was 14 years old. Just a … Learn More
Chicago History Museum Receives Grant from National Park Service for Preservation of Items in its Costume Collection
CHICAGO (October 1, 2024) – The Chicago History Museum is proud to announce it is the recipient of the National Park Service’s (NPS) Save America’s Treasures grant. The funds of … Learn More
Get a Glimpse into One of the World’s Finest Collections of Fashion History in Chicago History Museum’s New Exhibition
CHICAGO (September 18, 2024) – As the Chicago History Museum celebrates major milestones for its costume collection and Costume Council’s history, it is thrilled to announce its newest exhibition, Dressed … Learn More
Tumbling Turners: The German Roots of Chicago Gymnastics
In 2021, gymnastics was the most viewed summer Olympic sport by US audiences (Source: Statista), and chances are if you’re reading this, you’ve done a summersault or two at some … Learn More
Speaking the Language of Flowers (With a Chicago Accent)
You’ve probably heard the phrase “say it with flowers,” but how specific can you get with what you say? The “language of the flowers” was first formalized in the early … Learn More
Orange Cider at the 1893 World’s Fair: Drink of the Gods or Soul-Destroying Concoction?
CHM research and insights analyst Marissa Croft teams up with YouTuber Kaz Rowe to share a tale of two ciders at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Recipes for both ciders … Learn More