Resources on Rudy Lozano
Rudy Lozano (foreground) at a Center for Autonomous Social Action (CASA) meeting in 1975. ST-40001425-0011, Chicago Sun-Times collection, CHM Rudy Lozano, born July 17, 1951, was a prominent Mexican American … Learn More
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A New Look for ARCHIE, the Abakanowicz Research Center’s Online Catalog
We are pleased to announce that the Chicago History Museum has migrated ARCHIE, the Abakanowicz Research Center’s (ARC) online catalog for searching the Museum’s research collections, to a new system. … Learn More
CHM Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the United States With a Day of 4th of July Activities and the Reopening of “Facing Freedom” Exhibition
On July 4, 2026, the Chicago History Museum will welcome visitors of all ages for a day of celebrations, present newly featured stories of freedom and community-led change in its … Learn More
Chicago History Museum and the Dave Truitt Historical Film Series present the premiere of “Holding Pattern”
CHICAGO (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
Chicago History Museum to Honor Blues Legend Buddy Guy and Civic, Business Leaders at 2026 Making History Awards
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
Pawkar Raymi and Mushuk Nina: Blossoming and Renewal in the Kichwa Worldview
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
Pawkar Raymi y Mushuk Nina: Florecimiento y renovación en la cosmovisión kichwa
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
Civic Superpowers
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
Doris E. Saunders: Mid-Century Visionary
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
Aquí en Chicago Field Trip Guide
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