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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Partner Event | Screening of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Chicago Sinfonietta\, join us for a FREE screening of The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat\, complete with Q&A with author and Chicago Sinfonietta cellist Edward Kelsey Moore\, and performance by the Chicago Sinfonietta’s String Quartet. \nA literary and musical masterpiece\, this heartwarming film is based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s NYT best-selling novel with an award-winning soundtrack composed by Kathryn Bostic\, former Artist-in-Residence for the Chicago Sinfonietta. The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat follows lifelong best friends Odette (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor)\, Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan)\, and Clarice (Uzo Aduba) known as “The Supremes\,” who share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms. Through the joys and sorrows of life\, marriage and children\, happiness and blues\, love and loss\, new shades of heartbreak and illness threaten to stir up the past when the trio sees their bond put to the test as they face their most challenging times yet. \nFree; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-screening-of-the-supremes-at-earls-all-you-can-eat/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T215821Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop | Teaching the Legacy of Emmett Till
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/teacher-workshop-teaching-the-legacy-of-emmett-till/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop
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CREATED:20241111T222708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T150301Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Urban History Seminar | “Spiritual Criminals”
DESCRIPTION:The Urban History Seminar series feature a scholarly presentation followed by lively discussion. Michelle Nickerson\, Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago\, presents “Spiritual Criminals: How the Camden 28 Put the Vietnam War on Trial.” \nNickerson shares the story of the Camden 28\, offering a multilayered portrait of a passionate group of progressive priests\, nuns\, and devout Catholics who raided a draft board during the Vietnam War\, challenging the nation’s military-industrial complex. \nThe Zoom session will open at 6:45 p.m. with the program starting at 7:00 p.m. and concluding by 8:15 p.m. RSVP is required. \nThis session is free of charge; we would greatly appreciate a donation to the Museum in any amount. A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nThe Urban History Seminars have been generously underwritten by the Chicago History Museum since 1983.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/virtual-urban-history-seminar-spiritual-criminals/
LOCATION:Zoom\, from anywhere
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Urban History Seminar,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20241118T192740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T203153Z
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SUMMARY:Family Event | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:At this family-focused celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights in the US\, enjoy hands-on engagements\, musical performances\, and opportunities to learn about how to become more civically engaged in your community.  \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\nArts and Crafts for Social Change\n2nd Floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\nQuestions for Civic Love\n2nd Floor\, East Lobby \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\nFreedom Song Sing Along\nWith Lenny Marsh and Friends\n2nd Floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n12:00–2:00 p.m.\nPoems While You Wait\n2nd Floor\, Exelon Wing\nBehind the L car in Chicago: Crossroads of America exhibition \n1:00–2:00 p.m.\nSuperhero Workshop\nWith Nikkolas Smith\n2nd Floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n3:00–4:00 p.m.\nFilm Screening\nMighty Times: The Children’s March\n1st Floor\, Robert R. McCormick Theater
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/family-event-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T205430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T210152Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-1-21-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T215548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T215548Z
UID:10000341-1737550800-1737554400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-1-22-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T191500
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CREATED:20241025T200216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T154913Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Historical Alliance & All Star Member Stacks Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historical Alliance supporters and All Star members are invited to join CHM technical services librarian Brigid Crawley for a tour of the Abakanowicz Research Center’s stacks. After the tour\, a small sample of our collections items will be on display for an exclusive\, one-night-only viewing. \nThis behind-the-scenes experience will be on-site at the Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC). Please note that masks are required in the ARC. If you do not bring your own mask\, one will be provided for you upon your arrival. \nRSVP required; spots limited due to space restrictions.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/historical-alliance-all-star-member-stacks-tour/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Alliance,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T125000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T211419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213743Z
UID:10000334-1737633600-1737636600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-designing-for-change-1-23-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T205904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T221017Z
UID:10000331-1737637200-1737640200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-1-23-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chicagohistory.org/app/uploads/2024/12/Dressed-in-History-Member-Reception.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T145000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T214114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T214114Z
UID:10000337-1737640800-1737643800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | City on Fire: Chicago 1871
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, City on Fire: Chicago 1871. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-city-on-fire-chicago-1871-1-23-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T220452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T220452Z
UID:10000342-1737720000-1737723600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-1-24-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T211737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T211737Z
UID:10000336-1737723600-1737726600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-designing-for-change-1-24-25-1/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T145000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T211915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T211915Z
UID:10000335-1737727200-1737730200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-designing-for-change-1-24-25-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T115000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T214800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T214800Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | City on Fire: Chicago 1871
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, City on Fire: Chicago 1871. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-city-on-fire-chicago-1871-1-25-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T220555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T220614Z
UID:10000346-1737810000-1737813600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-1-25-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20241113T173330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T193549Z
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SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | The Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
DESCRIPTION:At the crossroads of the Watergate scandal and the women’s movement stood a young lawyer\, barely thirty years old and the only woman on the team that prosecuted the highest-ranking White House officials. Called “the mini-skirted lawyer” by the press\, she fought to receive the respect accorded her male counterparts―and prevailed. \nOver brunch\, Jill Wine-Banks takes us inside her trial by fire as a Watergate prosecutor as she discusses her book The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President (2020). \n$90 per ticket. Dress Code: Please note that the Saddle & Cycle Club requires smart casual or business attire. Denim and jeans are not permitted. Learn more on the club’s website.  \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/guild-event-the-watergate-girl-with-jill-wine-banks/
LOCATION:Saddle & Cycle Club\, 900 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T214909Z
UID:10000339-1737896400-1737899400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | City on Fire: Chicago 1871
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, City on Fire: Chicago 1871. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-city-on-fire-chicago-1871-1-26-25-1/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20241211T195240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T195240Z
UID:10000314-1738002600-1738008000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Women Shaping Democracy: An Evening with Emily Amick
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-women-shaping-democracy-an-evening-with-emily-amick-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T215837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T215837Z
UID:10000343-1738065600-1738069200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-1-28-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chicagohistory.org/app/uploads/2023/01/crossroads-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T125000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T221719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T221719Z
UID:10000347-1738152000-1738155000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-designing-for-change-chicago-protest-art-1-29-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T220151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T220151Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-1-29-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T145000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T220948Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-1-29-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chicagohistory.org/app/uploads/2024/12/Dressed-in-History-Member-Reception.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20241219T043415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T162828Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Breaking It Down: A History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Breaking has always been a staple in Chicago’s hip-hop culture. This panel event presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts explores Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture\, ascending from the underground scene to the world’s stage during the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris. Daniel “BRAVEMONK” Haywood will moderate panel talks featuring: \n\nDonnie “Crumbs” Counts\nEddie “Shellz” Shellman\nAnthony “YNOT” Denaro\nEric “B-Boy Wicked” Delgado\n\nTopics include: How did Chicago communities influence and enhance breaking? Is breaking a sport or an art form? How did Chicago’s political history impact breaking? \nHear from panelists as they discuss their experience as breakers in the Chicago community as well as breaking’s presence in pop culture and the media. The panel discussion will be followed by an optional dance workshop\, led by Donnie “Crumbs” Counts and Anthony “YNOT” Denaro. The optional post-discussion workshop is $15 per person\, payable via cash or Zelle at the door. \nThis event is the first of a three-part series on the history of breaking: \nBreaking Barriers: B Girls in Chicago \nThursday\, March 6\, 5:30–8:30 p.m. (reception\, panel discussion\, and workshop) \nBreaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago \nTuesday\, May 13\, 5:30–8:30 PM (reception\, panel discussion\, and workshop) \nFree; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-breaking-it-down-a-history-of-breakdance-breaking-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20241209T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T220041Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Designing for Change Button Workshop with Juarez Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to a lecture and button-making workshop led by Chicago-based artist\, educator\, and curator Juarez Hawkins. Inspired by buttons featured in Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\, design your own button as you learn more about the role of buttons in the social movements of this period. \nFree; RSVP required \n  \nThank you to our Designing for Change sponsors\n \nTerra Foundation for American Art – Lead Sponsor\nDesigning for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s is part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. \nDesigning for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. \n \nIllinois Office of Tourism – Lead Sponsor\n \nTAWANI Foundation – Presenting Sponsor\n\nNational Endowment for the Arts – Presenting Sponsor\nEstablished in part by the Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust and the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust\, the Exhibition Innovation Fund has provided additional funding for Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-button-workshop-with-juarez-hawkins/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T210841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T220906Z
UID:10000332-1738242000-1738245000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-1-30-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T145000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T222035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T222035Z
UID:10000348-1738245600-1738248600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-designing-for-change-chicago-protest-art-1-30-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T220309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T220309Z
UID:10000345-1738324800-1738328400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-1-31-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T145000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250122T222109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T222109Z
UID:10000349-1738332000-1738335000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-designing-for-change-chicago-protest-art-1-31-25/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20250110T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T173904Z
UID:10000304-1739383200-1739388600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather on February 12\, this event has been postponed. We will reach out to those registered directly. \nCHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC) on an exploration of the past using CHM’s Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.  \nPlease note that there are limited spots available for this event due to space restrictions in the ARC. We highly encourage that you register only if you are available on the evening of the event. \nThis event is on-site at the Abakanowicz Research Center\, where we require visitors to wear masks. If you do not bring your own mask\, one will be provided for you. \nFree\, RSVP required. Limited spots per workshop. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-sanborn-map-workshop/
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:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185539
CREATED:20241119T202507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T193318Z
UID:10000307-1739786400-1739800800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Presidents’ Day
DESCRIPTION:This Presidents’ Day\, get more civically engaged through family-friendly activities! Write a letter to the new President of the United States to tell them what matters to you. Participate in arts-based activities and create a piece that reflects your social and political interests! \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for IL residents on this day. \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. \nLetters to the President \nWrite a letter to President Donald J. Trump to let him know how you think he’s doing as president and what you would like to see him do in the future. If there are actions he’s taking that you support\, let him know that! If there are things in which you’d like to see him take a different approach\, this is a great way to have your voice heard\, too. All letters can either be taken home or left with CHM staff to be mailed out together to the White House. Appropriate for all ages\, especially 13+ \nMake-and-Take Campaign Signs and Buttons \nArt is a great way to strengthen one’s campaign efforts. Come make your own campaign signs and buttons as if you were running for the Office of the President of the United States of America! Design them in ways that reflect your values\, aesthetics\, and major topics of interest. Take them home as a souvenir or maybe even start your own future political campaign! Appropriate for all ages preschool and up. \nCommunity Response Activity – “If I Were President . . .” \nLeave a public message to other visitors about what sorts of issues you would focus on if you were president. What do you think is important to address as a nation today? How would you go about supporting our local\, national\, and international communities through presidential action? Appropriate for all ages\, especially 13+ \nWe’ll also have special gallery tours of our exhibitions throughout the day and IDEA stations to engage Chicago’s history in hands-on\, interactive ways!
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-presidents-day/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Day
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