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CloseCHICAGO (May 29, 2026) – The Chicago History Museum in association with the Dave Truitt Historical Film Series is proud to host the free premiere screening of the documentary film “Holding Pattern,” an unprecedented … Learn More
Buddy Guy, Debra Cafaro, Fred Eychaner, Linda Johnson Rice and John McCarter Jr. to be recognized for shaping Chicago’s cultural and economic legacy. CHICAGO (May 28, 2026) – The Chicago … Learn More
In this blog post, Gladys De La Torre, a Kichwa cultural organizer and writer, writes about Pawkar Raymi, one of the most significant celebrations of the Andean peoples, and the … Learn More
En este blog, Gladys De La Torre, una organizadora y escritora cultural kichwa, escribe sobre Pawkar Raymi, una de las celebraciones más significativas de los pueblos andinos, y la ceremonia … Learn More
How can we help shape our communities and country for the better? By Using our Civic Superpowers! Made by Us developed Civic Superpowers for their annual Civic Season, and CHM … Learn More
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we share excerpts from a forthcoming Chicago History article by Ann Saunders on her mother Doris E. Saunders, a librarian, author, editor, businesswoman, and … Learn More
PRIMARY SOURCE TYPE: 2D OBJECTS, 3D OBJECTS, DOCUMENTS Recommended for grades 6—12 In 2019, students from Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy in Pilsen protested CHM for the lack of Latino/a/e … Learn More
As we recognize US at 250 at the Chicago History Museum, CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica shares the memorable but exaggerated life of David Kennison, whose story connects Chicago (and … Learn More
In this blog post, Elena Gonzales, CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice, discusses the importance of supporting and preserving Indigenous languages and the Museum’s growing role in this … Learn More
PRIMARY SOURCE TYPE: DOCUMENTS, 2D OBJECTS Recommended for grades 7—12 In 1955, the murder of Emmett Till, a Black teenager from Chicago, and the subsequent criminal trial in Tallahatchie County, … Learn More
