Views of vendor booths on Maxwell Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1933; photographed for Wilfred Floing. HB-01548-F, CHM, Hedrich-Blessing Collection Chicago’s Near West Side is a community area that consists of smaller, … Learn More
Hood by Hood: Discovering Chicago’s Neighborhoods This week’s challenge explores the rich history of Little Village. When Mexican and Central American immigrants came to Chicago, they faced many challenges. In … Learn More
Lincoln’s Life and My Life Abraham Lincoln led a very interesting life, from humble beginnings in a frontier cabin to becoming the sixteenth president of the United States. Create a … Learn More
Lincoln’s Undying Words Lincoln was known for his speeches, many of which are still recited by students today and continue to inspire contemporary leaders. Read an excerpt from his second … Learn More
Hats Off to Lincoln! Lincoln was famous for wearing a top hat. Have fun making your own paper top hat. Then wear it proudly as you write and give a … Learn More
In His Honor: Lincoln by the Numbers Lincoln’s memory is honored by places named for him and his image appearing in public art, on postage stamps, and of course on … Learn More
As part of their public history class, DePaul University students Anne Crowe, Patrick Elliott, Joshua Khalilian, and Andrea Weiss-Tracy explore the life and work of Chicago artist Trinidad Castillo in … Learn More
For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the work of Junnosuke “Jun” Fujita, a photojournalist, poet, and silent film actor. Born near Hiroshima in 1888, Fujita came to Chicago … Learn More
Blues Music Comes to Chicago Eleven-year-old Penny and her family are part of the Great Migration, moving from Mississippi to Chicago. Their first day in the city is full of … Learn More
Blues Biographies Meet some famous Chicago blues artists and match their stage name to their biography. Then use our fun name generator to choose your own stage name and make … Learn More
