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SUMMARY:Civic Season 2026 | Independence Day – July 4
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \n  \n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change  \nChicago has a long history of protest and civic action. Come contribute to this history by making your own art to let the public know what matters to you. There will be button making\, protest sign making\, and even a chance to write letters to local\, state\, and even federal elected officials! 2nd floor\, Elizabeth Morse Genius Room \nThen\, show off your patriotic spirit and come get your face painted by Party Picasso and Face Painting by Valery with Independence Day-themed designs! \n  \n10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Fun in the Sun Outdoor Activities \nJoin us for family-friendly games to kick the day off right! Great for young children and adults alike. Outdoor plaza\, east side of Museum \n  \n10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Reopening of Facing Freedom \nAs part of our US at 250 celebrations this year\, we’ve updated our longstanding exhibition Facing Freedom! Come explore this powerful exhibition that explores Chicago’s and the nation’s past\, asking the question: What can we do for freedom? 1st floor\, Facing Freedom \nWhile you explore the gallery\, join our museum educators for fun activities helping you consider the ways you can fight for freedom in your own lives and communities. \n  \n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Our 250th Wish Wall \nWhat is your wish for the nation’s future? Across the nation\, hundreds of communities in partnership with Made by Us are hosting Wish Walls to invite visions for our nation’s future. Let others know your wish by leaving a message on CHM’s digital Wish Wall. 1st floor\, Guild Gallery \n  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Art as Civic Action | Arts Making with Chava Mancera \nWant to have your voice heard through art? What would you like political leaders to know your wishes for the nation’s birthday? Join Chava Mancera to create artistic responses celebrate the holiday and advocate for an even better future! 1st floor\, Holleb Learning Center \n  \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Freedom Song Sing-Along with Lenny Marsh and Friends \nMusic has long been used to unite people. Connect with your fellow Chicagoans through songs of freedom led by Lenny Marsh and Friends! 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n  \n12:00–2:00 p.m. – Poems While You Wait  \nCome get your own\, unique poem typed in 10–15 minutes typed by a professional poet on a typewriter right in before your eyes! All poems are free and can be of any topic\, especially those related to civic engagement\, independence\, and justice for all. 2nd floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Balcony Gallery \nPoems While You Wait supports Rose Metal Press\, a 501(c)3 non-profit independent publisher of literary hybrid genres specializing in flash fiction and nonfiction; prose poetry; novels-in-verse or book-length linked poems; and more! \n  \n1:00–2:00 p.m. – US at 250 Trivia \nWhat do you know about the nation’s history? Test your knowledge with trivia celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Individuals or small groups are welcome\, and there will be prizes for the top winners! 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-2026-independence-day-july-4/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season
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SUMMARY:Civic Season 2026 | Civic Day - June 27
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \n  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters\nWant 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 to talk more about the importance of voting and civic life and register to vote on-site! 2nd floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Balcony Gallery \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Hands-On History – Arts Activation with Chava Mancera\nCome make your own art with teaching artist Chava Mancera to celebrate civic action and the nation’s Latino/a/e communities! Share your creations with other visitors or take it home to impress your friends and family. 1st floor\, Holleb Learning Center \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change \nChicago has a long history of protest and civic action. Come contribute to this history by making your own art to let the public know what matters to you. There will be button making\, protest sign making\, and even a chance to write letters to local\, state\, and even federal elected officials! 1st floor\, Holleb Learning Center \n1:00–2:30 p.m. – “Corridos of the Semiquincentennial: Voice of Courage and Hope”\nThis musical storytelling project developed by Sones de México Ensemble honors eight national heroes through the creation and performance of eight new traditional Mexican corridos. Corridos are epic ballads and heroic tales that date back to the 1840s. They narrate stories and celebrate remarkable acts of courage and defiance from a folk perspective. \nJoin us for a family-friendly presentation of these and other corridos\, narrated in Spanish and English by Juan Díes and members of the ensemble\, that combines live music\, storytelling\, projected visuals\, and audience interaction. \nThis program is sponsored by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts | America 250. \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Capstone Clique & West Side Love Map\nA Westside-based collaborative of local artists and community advocates\, Capstone Clique focuses on historic preservation of the West Side and the production of public-facing and interactive art\, building awareness and spreading appreciation for the Westside. In partnership with local organizations and CHM\, Capstone Clique developed monthly programs featuring the screening of their documentary Love Letter to the Westside\, the “West Side Love Map\,” an interactive mapping project to collect residents’ memories of key West Side places and spaces\, and an unfurling of West Side-focused materials from CHM’s collection. \nJoin us to see the amazing work this group has co-created with community members and engage in your own hands-on arts activities\, too! 1st floor\, Guild Conference Room \nIn addition to this day’s full slate of programming\, CHM is excited to partner with Illinois Humanities\, the Illinois America 250 Commission\, and StoryCorps Studios to host the “Illinois Voices 240 Community Recording Day.” Come to CHM and record a time-capsule conversation with other Illinoisans. Let future generations know who you are\, what you care about\, and what you think is important about this moment in our country’s history. Recorded conversations will be archived at the Library of Congress!
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-2026-civic-day-june-27/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season
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SUMMARY:Civic Season 2026 | Civic Day - June 20
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters \nWant 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  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Hands-On History | Arts Activation with Chava Mancera  \nMake 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 \n 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change \n1st floor\, Guild Conference Room \n2:00–3:00 p.m. – LGBTQIA+ Leadership: A Talk with Antonio King \nJoin 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
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-2026-civic-day-june-20/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season
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SUMMARY:Civic Season | Independence Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe 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. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nWhat actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration\, connect with community-serving organizations\, and explore your creativity with multiple civic art workshops. \nIncluded with general admission. Free Ticket Day for Illinois residents. \n  \nSchedule\n\n10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. \n\n\nOutdoor activities\nLocated in the East Plaza behind the museum.\n\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nOur 250th Wish Wall\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nDesign Together: Museums as Civic Spaces\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nCivic Superpower Quiz\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nLeague of Women Voters\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \n“Ask Me Volunteers”\n2nd Floor\, Exhibition Galleries \nButton Making for Change\n2nd Floor\, Chicago Room \nFace Painting\n2nd Floor\, Chicago Room \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\n\nFreedom Song Sing Along with Lenny Marsh and Friends\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n\n12:00–2:00 p.m.\n\nPoems While You Wait\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \n12:00–1:00 p.m.\n\nHot Dog Trivia\n2nd Floor\, Chicago Room \n\n1:00–2:00 p.m.\n\nKeynote Speaker – Kate Masur\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n\n3:00–4:00 p.m.\n\nJuly 4th Closeout Musical Performance with Wanye Williams\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n  \nPresented in partnership with\n \nThe 2025 Civic Season is made possible thanks to generous support from Mars Wrigley AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate\, P&G\, StickerGiant\, Frontline Impact Project\, KIND and other supporters and collaborators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-july-4-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Civic Season | Civic Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe 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. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nJoin us as we explore the city’s activist history to transform your ideas into action through workshops\, tours\, art projects\, and documentaries about today’s issues. \nIncluded with general admission. Free Ticket Day for Illinois residents. \n  \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nOur 250th Wish Wall\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nDesign Together: Museums as Civic Spaces\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nQuestions for Civic Love: Gen Z Edition\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nButton-Making for Change\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nDesigning for Change “Ask Me Volunteers”\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \nIDEA Cart\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \n2:00–3:30 p.m.\n\nPanel Discussion | “Support as Civic Action: Lessons from Chicago’s Community Service Leaders”\n\nGreg Storms\, Sr. Manager of Public & Community Engagement\, Chicago History Museum\, Moderator\nM Nelson\, Manager of City Policy\, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless\nLuke Romesberg\, PhD\, Senior Director of Youth Programming\, Center on Halsted\n\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n\n  \nPresented in partnership with\n \nThe 2025 Civic Season is made possible thanks to generous support from Mars Wrigley AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate\, P&G\, StickerGiant\, Frontline Impact Project\, KIND and other supporters and collaborators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-6-28-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Civic Season | Civic Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe 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. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nJoin us as we explore the city’s activist history to transform your ideas into action through workshops\, tours\, art projects\, and documentaries about today’s issues. \nIncluded with general admission. Free Ticket Day for Illinois residents. \n  \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\n\nFloating Museum – Founders\nLocated in park near the beginning of the History Trail\, corner of LaSalle and Clark Sts.\n\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nOur 250th Wish Wall\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nDesign Together: Museums as Civic Spaces\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nQuestions for Civic Love: Gen Z Edition\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nButton-Making for Change\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nDesigning for Change “Ask Me Volunteers”\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \nIDEA Cart\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nPaleta Reina de Sabores\nLocated outside the Museum. \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nGuided Tours\n11:00 a.m.: Chicago: Crossroads of America\n2nd Floor\, Permanent Exhibition \n12:00 p.m.: Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \n1:00 p.m.: Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \n2:00–3:30 p.m.\n\nTonika Johnson – “Folded Map Project” Interactive Talk and Mapping Activity\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n  \nPresented in partnership with\n \nThe 2025 Civic Season is made possible thanks to generous support from Mars Wrigley AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate\, P&G\, StickerGiant\, Frontline Impact Project\, KIND and other supporters and collaborators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-6-21-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Civic Season Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe 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. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nJoin us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center’s Juneteenth Annual Community BBQ celebration! Enjoy a vibrant mix of education\, entertainment\, food\, and local vendors as we honor Black history\, culture\, and freedom. Bring your family\, friends\, and neighbors—there’s something for everyone. \nThe DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E 56th Pl \nIncluded with general admission. \n  \nPresented in partnership with
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-juneteenth-2025/
LOCATION:DuSable  Black  History Museum and Education Center\, 740 East 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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