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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Members’ Annual Meeting: Threads of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:Come together to celebrate the year\, explore our newest exhibition\, and find new meaning in the stories that have shaped our past. \nThe Chicago History Museum’s Members’ Annual Meeting is an exclusive opportunity for members to reconnect with the Museum community\, catch up on the Museum’s highlights and developments over the past year\, and explore our newest exhibition\, Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing. \nHear from Michael Anderson\, the Edgar D. and Deborah R. Jannotta President and Chief Executive Officer\, and Warren Chapman\, Chairman of the Board of Trustees\, as they share updates on the Museum’s work and accomplishments. Then\, discover the stories behind Threads of a Nation with guest curator Olivia Mahoney\, former Senior Curator at CHM\, in an engaging presentation on the art and science of preserving history. \nFeaturing garments and accessories associated with John Adams\, George and Martha Washington\, and Abraham and Mary Lincoln\, Threads of a Nation offers a rare look at how conservators care for the objects that connect us to our nation’s past. Extraordinary artifacts and documents provide historical context\, while the exhibition highlights the meticulous work required to preserve these remarkable materials for future generations. Presented in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary\, the exhibition reflects the Museum’s enduring commitment to caring for its renowned collection. \nThe evening includes a 45-minute presentation by Ms. Mahoney\, followed by an audience Q&A and time to experience the exhibition firsthand. Explore the gallery\, discover fascinating details alongside fellow members\, and share in the stories these objects tell—from our nation’s history to the histories we carry with us. \nFree for CHM members; registration required. \nLead Sponsor\n \nThank You to Our Sponsors of Style\nGeorge Washington Sponsor\nLiz Stiffel\n  \nAbraham Lincoln Sponsors\nD. Elizabeth Price\nThe Gregory Shearson Family\nVLS Private Foundation\nRichard and Diane Weinberg\n \n\nJohn Adams Benefactors\nPamella and Alfredo Capitanini\nKaren Peters and Charles Frank\nHeritage Auctions\nAlicia and David Schafer\nCarlette McMullan\nLyssa Mashek Piette\nKaren Zupko and Mike McCahon \nPattern Friends\nDavid Hiller and Darcy Evon\nMarci and Ron Holzer & Ibby and Milt Pinsky\nCourtney and Tobin Hopkins\nNeiman Marcus\nRhonda Marcucci\nFrank J. Rubel III\n \nThreads Patrons\nAnika Allen and Baird Capital\nConstance K. Barkley\nKatie Beard\nKathleen M. Boege\nJonathon and Jacqueline Cwiok\nBon French\nAthena Golianis\nVicki Hood\nKatherine Klehr\nLissette Cortes Lade and David Lade\nBetty Latson\nLizzy Lopez\nDiane Lovejoy\nErica C. Meyer\nRandolph Street Market\nCheryl Tama Oblander and Scott Oblander\n \nConservation of the presidential costumes and objects is being supported in part by a federal Save America’s Treasures grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. \n     \nContact Melinda at mccrary@chicagohistory.org to learn more about exhibition sponsorships.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/members-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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