A Sacred Spot in Chicago’s Loop
Passover 2024 begins at sundown Monday, April 22, and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30. In this blog post, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman writes … Learn More
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Researching House History at the Chicago History Museum
In this blog post, CHM director of research and access Ellen Keith highlights some of the house history resources in the Abakanowicz Research Center. Are you a Chicago resident who’s … Learn More
How We’re Changing the Way We Interpret Native American History
In this blog post, CHM registrar Jamie Lewis writes about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and how the Chicago History Museum is working to improve the … Learn More
Chicago Rat Hole: Silly, Sacrilege, or Sacred?
Today, April 4, marks World Rat Day. In this blog post, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman writes about the rat-shaped hole in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood, … Learn More
Mama Gloria: Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Friend, LGBTQIA+ Activist
CHM senior public and community engagement manager Gregory Storms recalls the life of Mama Gloria Allen, an African American transgender activist, and her impact on Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community. In late … Learn More
Palm Sunday or Niedziela Palmowa
For Christians around the world, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week leading into Easter Sunday. In this blog post, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman … Learn More
The Jewels of the Costume Collection
For National Jewel Day, CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor shares a bit about the jewelry in our Costume and Textiles Collection and highlights the variety of our holdings. The … Learn More
Sharing Iftar and Speaking of Home
In 2024, the holy month of Ramadan began for many Muslims at sundown on Sunday, March 10. CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman talks about the significance … Learn More
Valentines: “The Sentimental Missive Line”
To mark Saint Valentine’s Day, CHM reference librarian Maggie Cusick shares select valentines from our greeting card collection. On February 15, 1872, the Chicago Tribune wrote: “Young maids and misses … Learn More
Happy Pączki Day!
Shrove Tuesday, more commonly known as Fat Tuesday, is a day in the Christian tradition that marks the end of the time before Lent. In this blog post, CHM curator … Learn More