History Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 29
Online ticketing is currently down, please call (312) 642-4600 to purchase tickets
Tickets available at pre-event pricing ($20) at door
Sick of the same old after-work grind? Grab your friends and head on over for History Happy Hour! This series features two drinks on us, and activities highlighting our collection and exhibitions.
This Halloween themed History Happy Hour welcomes spooky activations that explore the dark side of Chicago’s history.
Join us, raise a glass, and learn more about this city you love!
Drinks
- Specialty Cocktails provided by el Jimador Tequila
• el Jimador Habanero Margarita
• el Jimador Paloma
Entertainment & Activations
- Music provided by DJ Lunatik
- Ghostly Galleries
Chicago Crossroads of America Galleries, 2nd floor
Explore this spooky twist on iconic moments from Chicago history, including the Iroquois Theater Fire and the Eastland Disaster. As you wander through the exhibition, you’ll encounter memorable characters, like Resurrection Mary, and hear ghost stories, folklore, and haunted history of the past. - Eerie Archives
Explore the darker side of our state’s history with a selection of rarely seen materials from the Museum’s archives. Archivists and Research Center Staff will be on hand to share their insights into these collections at display stations. - Creepy Collections
Discover the frightening histories behind otherworldly and mysterious objects in the Museum’s collection pulled from the archives for one night only. - Face Painting by Valery
Must be 21+ to purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour. Ticket includes two complimentary drinks, and Museum admission
*Cash bar and food available for purchase
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, $15 members in advance, $20 members at the door.
The Details
Tuesday
October
29 th
Event
Admission
$ 20
Event Location
Chicago History Museum
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