The Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders, artists, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day.

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters

Want to learn more about voting in Chicago? Need to register to vote in Illinois? Come speak with the amazing volunteers from League of Women Voters about the importance of voting and civic life and register to vote on-site! 2nd floor, Jo Baskin Minow Balcony Gallery 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Hands-On History | Arts Activation with Chava Mancera 

Make your own art with teaching artist Chava Mancera to celebrate civic action and the LGBTQIA+ community! Share your creations with other visitors or take it home to impress your friends and family. 1st floor, Holleb Learning Center

 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change

1st floor, Guild Conference Room

2:00–3:00 p.m. – LGBTQIA+ Leadership: A Talk with Antonio King

Join us as we welcome Antonio King, the City of Chicago’s first ever Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, as he discusses his experiences working with the city’s LGBTQIA+ community, the importance of this landmark new role, and the critical moment we are currently in as it impacts gender and sexual minorities locally and beyond. 1st floor, Guild Conference Room