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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | A Historical Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:The dramatic silhouettes of the 1890s were an exciting turning point in fashion history\, and we’re bringing them back for one night only! \nPresented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society\, members are invited to this historical fashion show that brings 1890s fashion to life. Learn from Chicago Historical Costume Society president Marissa Croft\, PhD\, about the styles of that decade\, as well as developments in the garment industry such as industrialization and workers’ rights. Abakanowicz Research Center associate Annika Kohrt will also introduce a special set of paper dolls from the Costume Research Collection\, which inspired our models’ runway looks\, as well as a new digital dress-up game that members will be among the first to play. \nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – Doors open\n6:00 p.m. – Lecture begins\n6:45 p.m. – Fashion show begins\n7:00 p.m. – Audience Q&A with makers of the outfits\n7:30 p.m. – Evening concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-a-historical-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Alliance,Member Event
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Members’ Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Members’ Open House provides members and Historical Alliance with exclusive access to the Museum’s exhibitions\, collections\, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about the Museum! \nThe North & Clark Café and Museum Store will also be open for members and Historical Alliance to redeem their Double Discount Week perks. \nMuseum staff will lead exclusive experiences in behind-the-scenes areas. We will offer tickets to these experiences on a first-come\, first-served basis at the event. \nFree; advance registration required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-members-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181640Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors with a members-only tour of our Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail\, led by Vivant Gardening Services owner Kasey Eaves! Learn more about the trail’s history\, as well as its natural and historical features. \nFree; advance registration required. Please note that tickets are limited due to the nature of the event. \nPlease monitor your email inboxes on the day of the tour for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-garden-tour-july-8-morning/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T110000
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CREATED:20251208T225910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T174444Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Coffee with a Curator
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation with Rebekah Coffman\, Curator of Religion and Community History! Learn about her work at CHM\, such as our ongoing Chicago Sacred Initiative. \nFree for members; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-coffee-with-a-curator-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T140000
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Conservation Chat
DESCRIPTION:CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with Julie Benner\, assistant conservator for costume and textiles\, and Michael Hall\, costume mount maker\, about Museum conservation projects and industry practices. An informal Q&A will follow the discussion. \nFree; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-conservation-chat/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T165335Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Author Talk - "Clout City" with Dominic Pacyga
DESCRIPTION:CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with historian Dominic Pacyga on his newest book\, Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine. A Q&A will follow the discussion. \nFree; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-author-talk-clout-city-with-dominic-pacyga/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Member Event
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Author Talk - Will Quam\, "Fire and Clay"
DESCRIPTION:Take a closer look at the bricks around you—what histories are hiding in plain sight\, waiting to be uncovered? \nCHM members are invited to join Brick of Chicago’s Will Quam as he discusses his forthcoming book\, Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago. Rebekah Coffman\, Curator of Religion and Community History at the Chicago History Museum\, will moderate the conversation and the following Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. \nEvent Update: Due to popular interest\, this event will now conclude at 8:30 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. Following the discussion\, Will Quam will stay for a special book-signing* opportunity. We hope you’ll join us for the talk and the chance to meet the author afterward! \n*Limited copies of Fire and Clay are available for purchase in the Museum Store. \nFree for members; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-author-talk-fire-and-clay-with-will-quam/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T180000
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Preview of "Facing Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:CHM members are invited to an exclusive preview of the newly refreshed Facing Freedom exhibition before it opens to the public! \nThis reimagined permanent exhibition has been updated to include stories and perspectives that more fully reflect the diverse communities that have shaped our city and driven meaningful change. Be among the first to experience new interactive features and discover two brand-new stories that deepen and expand the exhibition’s impact. \nThe evening includes special presentations from key Museum staff who played a vital role in the refresh\, including Peter T. Alter\, the Gary T. Johnson Chief Historian and Director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History. Gain unique behind-the-scenes insights into the research\, collaboration\, and vision behind the exhibition’s transformation. \nGuests will have time to explore Facing Freedom and all Museum exhibitions\, enjoy refreshments\, and celebrate this special reopening with fellow members. \nFree for members; RSVP required. \nThank you to the Guild of the Chicago History Museum for sponsoring the refresh of Facing Freedom and making this event possible.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-preview-of-facing-freedom/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T173000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | The Uptown Theatre: The Story of Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace 
DESCRIPTION:Discover the rise\, fall\, and future of a Chicago landmark. CHM members are invited to an exclusive panel discussion moderated by Paul Durica\, CHM Director of Curation and Exhibitions\, featuring: \n\nRobert Loerzel\, freelance journalist and photographer and coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace\nJames A. Pierce\, coauthor of The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace\nDave Syfczak\, long-time volunteer caretaker and guardian of the Uptown Theatre\n\nHear about the century-old theater’s remarkable story—from its dazzling grand opening and heyday as an entertainment landmark to its decades-long closure and the ongoing efforts to bring it back to life. \nGuests will also have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s Uptown Theatre pop-up display within Chicago: Crossroads of America before the discussion\, highlighting the theater’s place in Chicago’s cultural history. \nHistorical Alliance members are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive viewing of archival materials from the Chicago History Museum’s collection related to the Uptown Theatre\, available only before the program. \nFree for members; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-the-uptown-theatre-the-story-of-chicagos-endangered-movie-palace/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Alliance,Member Event
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