In 1893, 27 million people paid admission to the World’s Columbian Exposition to marvel at the grand architecture, scientific innovations, and cultural treasures. While names of the “starchitects” like Daniel Burnham and Louis Sullivan are venerated to this day, who remembers those who built Chicago’s first world’s fair? Those who worked there? And those who were excluded from having any role in this important event? Join CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica on a walking tour of the former fairgrounds to explore the collective effort, sacrifices, and successes that made the World’s Columbian Exposition possible.

$25, $22.50 members. Tour runs approximately 2 hours.