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SUMMARY:Partner Event | First Additions: Strategies for Adding On
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Benjamin Marshall Society\, join us for an author talk with Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker on their new book\, First Additions: Strategies for Adding On. \nIn a practice spanning forty years\, Cohen and Hacker have evolved strategies for making building additions that represent a theoretical and philosophical position about altering older structures. They believe that recycling existing buildings\, retrofitting them to meet new energy standards\, preserving their embodied energy as well as their cultural and historical significance\, is the most sustainable way to practice architecture.  \nFirst Additions presents theoretical essays about making additions\, followed by a portfolio of their architectural work doing residential additions. Their lecture will present strategies for adding onto older buildings illustrated by both historic examples and by examples of their work. \nBoth Cohen and Hacker are Fellows of the American Institute of Architects\, and both have served on Evanston’s Preservation Commission. Hacker has served on the Chicago AIA Board of Directors and both the National and Local CRAN (Custom Residential Architecture Network) steering committees. Cohen is the author of four books on the history of Chicago’s residential architecture and in 2022 received the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ Lifetime Achievement Award. They both received the Society of Architectural Historians’ Award for Excellence for their architectural practice.  \nCHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica will begin the program with an introduction discussing the Museum’s extensive architecture collection. After their presentation\, Cohen and Hacker will sign copies of their book\, which is illustrated with full page\, full color photographs of their additions to historic houses located along Chicago’s North Shore.  \n$15; $10 members.  \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-first-additions-strategies-for-adding-on/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Partner Program | Division Street Revisited Podcast Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The newly released podcast Division Street Revisited follows up on the stories of “uncelebrated” people in Studs Terkel’s groundbreaking 1967 oral history\, Division Street: America. Pulitzer Prize winner Mary Schmich interviewed the original subjects’ families\, and for the first time in a podcast\, we get to hear the astonishing stories of where life took them.  \nJoin us at the Museum for one of seven free listening club events moderated by Mary Schmich. The episode focuses on the legacy of Mary Ward Wolkonsky\, who used her wealth to make Chicago a cosmopolitan city and create opportunities for women.     \nOther listening sessions will take place online with a final in-person session at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music.   \nFree; registration at 5 pm and event starts at 5:30 p.m. \nAbout the podcast: https://www.mharris.com/divisionstreetrevisited  \nEpisode description: In a time when women’s opportunities were limited\, Mary Ward Wolkonsky used her wealth to make Chicago a cosmopolitan city and create opportunities for women. Often considered a “socialite\,” she was more accurately described as an “ambassador for Chicago.” But the demands of her husband’s corporate roles also limited her sphere to volunteer boards\, not the boardroom. Wolkonsky didn’t call herself a feminist but was a strong supporter of reproductive rights. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-program-division-street-revisited-podcast-listening-session/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with International Women Associates (IWA)\, The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a special program honoring the women of the world as we prepare for International Women’s Day on March 8. With Guild and IWA member Jean Perkins introducing our featured guests\, Guild member Kate Arias moderates a discussion with:  \n\nNada Draz\, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago \n\n\nVerónika Bustamante\, Consul General of Peru in Chicago \n\n\nGeorgia Tasiopoulou\, Consul of Greece in Chicago \n\nHear from the panelists as they discuss their careers as women in the foreign service and how International Women’s Day is celebrated in their home countries. We look forward to a day of learning and fellowship with the women of Chicago’s international community.  \n$65. Ticket includes presentation and light buffet lunch.  \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-guild-presents-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Guild
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T203000
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Breaking Barriers: B-Girls Global Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts\, join us for a panel talk on women in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. Moderated by Skylar Males\, founder and CEO of NEXUS\, hear from B-girls about their experiences pushing boundaries and making waves within the breaking community: \n\nB-girl Loki\nB-girl Mel\nLady Champ\n\nThe event will conclude with a B-girl battle\, giving guests a firsthand look at the amazing moves and competitive energy that these women bring to the scene.  \nFree; RSVP required. \nThis event is the second installment in the three-part series “Breaking It Down: The History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago\,” exploring Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture. Mark your calendars for the final installment of this series: \nBreaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago\nTuesday\, May 13\, 5:30–8:30 p.m. (reception\, panel discussion\, and workshop) \n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-breaking-barriers-b-girls-global-takeover/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Virtual Urban History Seminar | “The Unknown History of Baseball Gambling\, 1874–1950”
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This program was originally scheduled for March 13. It has been rescheduled to March 6 due to speaker availability.  \nThe Urban History Seminar series feature a scholarly presentation followed by lively discussion. Steven A. Riess\, Bernard Brommel Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University\, presents “The Unknown History of Baseball Gambling\, 1874–1950.” \nBaseball\, the former national pastime\, once promoted itself as good\, clean fun that epitomized the best in our society. Recent historical research\, however\, has significantly uncovered the extent of gambling in baseball\, and its connection to organized crime and urban politics. \nRiess discusses his recent research exploring the origins of “fixing” professional baseball games in Chicago in the 1870s. He will also discuss his findings that the 1919 World Series betting scandal known as the Black Sox did not curtail baseball gambling\, especially on the World Series. \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-unknown-history-of-baseball-gambling/
LOCATION:Zoom\, from anywhere
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Urban History Seminar,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T200000
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion | Chicago Latina Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION:Mexican American and Puerto Rican women have long taken up the challenge to improve the lives of Chicagoans in the city’s Latino/a/x communities. Hear from the coeditors of Chicago Latina Trailblazers: Testimonios of Political Activism as they present testimonies by Latina leaders: \n\nDr. Rita D. Hernández\, former instructor of education and human development at Texas A&M University\, Corpus Christi\nLeticia Villarreal Sosa\, associate dean for research and faculty development and a professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley\nElena R. Gutiérrez\, associate professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the Department of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago.\n\nFrom the 1960s through today\, these trailblazers shaped Latina Chicago history\, advanced agendas\, built institutions\, forged alliances\, and created essential resources that Latino/a/x communities lacked. Time and again\, they found themselves the first Latina to hold their post or part of the first Latino/a/x institution of its kind. Just as often\, early grassroots efforts to address issues affecting themselves\, their families\, and their neighborhoods grew into larger endeavors. Their experiences ranged from public schools to healthcare to politics to broadcast media\, and each woman’s story shows how her work changed countless lives and still reverberates across the entire city. \nAn eyewitness view of an unknown history\, Chicago Latina Trailblazers reveals the vision and passion that fueled a group of women in the vanguard of reform. \nA moderated Q&A will follow the panel discussion.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/panel-discussion-chicago-latina-trailblazers/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Chamber Music Immersive for Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening where music meets fashion history. With a theme based on our latest costume exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective\, enjoy musical pieces by Astor Piazzolla\, William Grant Still\, and Clarice Assad as images of historical fashions are projected on the walls of the venue. \nThe event features world-renowned musicians: \n\nClarice Assad\, Grammy Award–nominated composer\, pianist\, vocalist\, and educator\nCalum Cook\, principal cellist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago\, lecturer at the Bienen School of Music\, Northwestern University\, and cellist of the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians\nChristopher Guzman\, Professor of Piano at the Bienen School of Music\, Northwestern University\nPhilippe Quint\, Grammy Award–nominated violinist\n\n$45; $25 members \n  \nSCHEDULE\n6:00 p.m. – Reception\n7:00–8:00 p.m. – Concert\n8:30 p.m. – Evening concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-chamber-music-immersive-for-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T135000
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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-a-costume-collection-retrospective-3-18-2025/
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:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250314T162852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T162852Z
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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-a-costume-collection-retrospective-3-20-2025/
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:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T192916Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Chicago History Museum by honoring women in the arts. The day includes family-friendly arts activities highlighting women in history\, musical performances by local women singers\, interpreter-led gallery tours\, and more!  \nIncluded with general admission.   \nSchedule\n11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Arts & Crafts for Social Change  \nArts and crafts can serve as an important vehicle for self-expression and to promote social change. Join us for this family-friendly activity including activities for young folks from early childhood on up!   \n1:00–2:00 p.m. – Musical Performance by Amy Lowe   \nVocalist and musician Amy Lowe brings a collection of songs written by some of the most powerful and influential singers and songwriters of our time\, such as Joni Mitchell\, Nina Simone\, Bette Midler\, Deitra Farr\, Mercedes Sosa as well as some of her own original compositions. \n2:00–3:00 p.m. – HERstory Musical Performance   \nChicago cabaret artists Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson salute the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions—going where no woman had gone before—and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts” with their HERstory Musical Show!   \nWith songs by Harold Arlen\, Stephen Schwartz\, Dolly Parton\, Tom Lehrer\, Kander & Ebb\, and Sara Bareilles\, among others\, Anita and Catherine share inspiring stories of amazing women and their trailblazing triumphs. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-womens-history-month-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161815Z
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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-3-26-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T135000
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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-a-costume-collection-retrospective-3-27-2025/
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:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T212553Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-chicago-interfaith-trolley-tour/
LOCATION:American Islamic College\, 640 W Irving Park Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Educator Workshop | Examining "Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till"
DESCRIPTION:In 1955\, the murder of Emmett Till and the criminal trial of his murderers sparked the Civil Rights Movement. \nDesigned for middle and high school educators\, this workshop explores our exhibition Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till and its themes. Dr. Christopher Benson\, a journalist\, lawyer\, professor at Northwestern University\, and Till historian\, will share his research and writing that examine the historical significance of the murder of Emmett Till. He has coauthored books with Till’s mother\, Mamie Till-Mobley\, and Till’s cousin Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. CHM educators will demonstrate a classroom activity based on the courtroom drawings from the trial by artist Franklin McMahon\, which are part of a classroom resource packet for participants. \nFree; advance reservations required. Recommended for educators of grades 7–12. 3 PD hours. \nWhat happened to Emmett Till is a difficult part of US history\, and Injustice uses photographs\, drawings\, and first-hand accounts from the time to demonstrate the impacts that systemic racism\, inequality\, and anti-Blackness can have on Black lives. Please consider your needs as you register for this workshop.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/educator-workshop-examining-injustice-the-trial-for-the-murder-of-emmett-till/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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SUMMARY:Urban History Seminar | “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:The Urban History Seminar series feature a scholarly presentation followed by lively discussion. Dr. Elena Gonzales\, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice\, Rebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\, and Jojo Galvan\, CHM Digital Humanities Fellow\, will discuss the Museum’s ongoing project and upcoming exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago. \nLatine folks make up nearly a third of the population of the area. Even the term “Latino” became popular through Mexicans and Puerto Ricans collaborating here. Gonzales and Coffman will discuss how Aquí en Chicago celebrates the historically persistent cultural presence of Chicago’s Latine communities. Learn about the project’s workshops\, oral history interviews\, and the exhibition opening this fall. \nRSVP required. This in-person session is free of charge and includes complimentary coffee and tea\, a 10% discount at the North & Clark Café\, and free admission to the Museum. We would greatly appreciate a donation to the Museum in any amount. \nThe Urban History Seminars have been generously underwritten by the Chicago History Museum since 1983.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/urban-history-seminar-aqui-en-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Urban History Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series: Lincoln is Crying
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE screening of LINCOLN IS CRYING: The Grifters\, Grafters & Governors of Illinois\, a scathing—and funny—indictment of politics in the “Land of Lincoln.” The documentary is a timely cautionary tale from filmmakers John Davies and Brian Kallies that presents a humorous and sad look at the pervasive\, deep-rooted culture of political corruption in Illinois. Come see what Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune calls “A comedic look at the corruption that stains Illinois and Chicago.” \nA panel discussion moderated by reporter Mike Flannery will follow the screening\, featuring: \n\nMedia consultant Delmarie Cobb\nLincoln is Crying executive producer\, writer\, and director John Davies\nBetter Government Association president and CEO David Greising\nChicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt\n\nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule \n12:30 p.m. – Reception\n1:00 p.m. – Film Screening\n2:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion\n  \nLINCOLN IS CRYING and the Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series are underwritten exclusively by CAPTAIN DAVE’S FOUNDATION \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112  \nParking is available in the CHM lot at 1730 N. Stockton Dr. and may be validated for $10 at the Museum’s front desk. \nThe story behind Illinois’ corruption is told by a diverse group of journalists\, authors\, entertainers\, prosecutors\, defense attorneys and politicians\, including:  \n\n POLITICO reporters Natasha Korecki & Shia Kapos\n NPR/WBEZ political reporters Dave Mckinney & Claudia Morell\n Radio & podcast hosts Michael Medved\, Dan Proft\, Bruce Dumont & Garry Meier\n Chicago Sun-Times columnists Michael Sneed & Mary Mitchell\n Chicago Tribune columnists Rick Pearson & Jeff Coen\n Legendary Chicago television political reporters Andy Shaw & Walter Jacobson\n Democratic National Convention Press Secretary & Veteran Political Consultant Delmarie Cobb\n Public Policy Consultant & Chicago Mayoral candidate Amara Enyia\n Chicago-based journalists David Bernstein\, Jackie Serrato & Adeshina Emmanuel\n Former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick Collins & Randall Samborn\n Blagojevich Defense Attorneys Aaron Goldstein & Mike Ettinger\n Blagojevich trial jury foreman James Matsumoto & Blagojevich barber Peter Vodovoz\n The Second City V.P. Kelly Leonard & alumni David Pasquesi (Veep)\, Tim Kazurinsky (SNL) & Mike Hagerty (Curb Your Enthusiasm)\nAuthors and political commentators Dick Simpson & Rich Lindberg\n Musical groups The Chi-Town Kids & The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-historical-film-series-lincoln-is-crying/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250106T175137Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250211T164745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T190009Z
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SUMMARY:Costume Council Presents | FASHIONABLY (UN)DRESSED: An Evening with Fashion Artist Donald Robertson
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Donald Robertson\, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media. As a frequent collaborator with high-end clothing brands\, he’ll explore how fashion and visual art can inspire one another. Engaging dialogue with designer Alessandra Branca and an unveiling of Robertson’s custom collaboration for the Costume Council will make for an evening to remember. \n“Drawbertson\,” as his Instagram followers know him\, is a painter and illustrator recognized for his signature flashy and irreverent pieces. He rose to fame through his popular Instagram (@drawbertson) account and was subsequently recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and nominated for “Instagrammer of the Year” in 2014.  \nRobertson began his career as a creative in the world of high fashion for MAC cosmetics. He then went on to launch Marie Claire and redesigned Cosmopolitan magazine. After serving as creative director for the Estée Lauder Companies\, Robertson began his career as a fine artist\, commanding his unique blend of wit and charm. His latest art book\, SOFA KING GREAT\, features 400 pages of paintings\, sculptures\, and musings that celebrate Robertson’s fashionable and well-traveled world.  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – VIP book signing & meet-and-greet\n6:00 p.m. – Reception\n6:30 p.m. – Presentation begins\n7:30 p.m. – Presentation ends\n8:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nHonorary Co-Chairs\nAlessandra Branca & Kimberly Gieske Robertson \nCo-chairs\nBlythe Lee\, Maggie M. Morgan\, & Karen Peters \nTicket | $150\nGeneral admission to program \nPop Art Ticket | $250\nVIP reception with artist Donald Robertson \nArtist’s Circle (includes book) | $500\nSOFA KING GREAT art book by Donald Robertson and VIP reception with artist Donald Robertson\nBook includes 400 pages of art and retails for $300 \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/costume-council-presents-an-evening-with-donald-robertson/
LOCATION:The Arts Club of Chicago\, 201 E Ontario St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250414T204153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170810Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Paseo Boricua and Humboldt Park   
DESCRIPTION:Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park. \nLocated on the Northwest Side of Chicago\, the community has been defined by its strong cultural presence throughout the ages. Humboldt Park was named after naturalist and geographer Alexander von Humboldt (1759–1859) in 1869. Interestingly\, the one time that von Humboldt visited the United States\, he did not travel to Chicago. The community was annexed into Chicago the same year as its naming\, following the creation of the West Park System (which also includes Douglass and Garfield Park). These three parks—connected by the Boulevard Park System—were established to provide Chicago residents with some relief from the congested landscape of the city. \nIn a city known for its cultural and ethnic diversity\, Humboldt Park stands out as the center of Puerto Rican culture in both Chicago and the American Midwest. Since the 1960s\, it has been home to Chicago’s Puerto Rican community. This thought-provoking tour explores the history of the iconic West Side neighborhood through the public art proudly displayed along the six blocks of Division Street (Paseo Boricua) and in Humboldt Park. \n$25\, $22.50 members \nTour runs approximately 90 minutes. Meet at Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division Street\, Chicago\, IL 60622. \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures. \nTour presented in partnership with Paseo Boricua Tour Company.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-paseo-boricua-and-humboldt-park-may-10/
LOCATION:Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250417T031149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T031811Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Bronzeville
DESCRIPTION:Join author and historian Bernard Turner on this walking tour and see the names and contributions of Chicago’s most influential African Americans on the Walk of Fame\, landmarks\, public art reflecting the histories of the neighborhood\, and stories about the ways African Americans shaped the history and culture of this South Side neighborhood. \nThe Great Migration\, a long-term movement of African Americans from the South to the urban North\, transformed Chicago and other northern cities between 1916 and 1970. Chicago attracted slightly more than 500\,000 of the approximately 7 million African Americans who left the South during these decades. Before this migration\, African Americans constituted 2 percent of Chicago’s population; by 1970\, they were 33 percent. What had been in the 19th century a largely southern and rural African American culture became a culture deeply infused with urban sensibility in the 20th century. And what had been a marginalized population in Chicago emerged by the mid-20th century as a powerful force in the city’s political\, economic\, and cultural life \n$25\, $22.50 members  \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the SE corner of 35th Street and Martin Luther King Drive.  \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.  
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-bronzeville-may-11/
LOCATION:SE corner of 35th Street and Martin Luther King Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250410T181957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T140859Z
UID:10000382-1747132200-1747144800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | America 250: Advocating for History
DESCRIPTION:Following their annual meeting\, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an exclusive first look at how the Museum is preparing to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn from Thema McDonald\, Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, and Erica Griffin-Fabicon\, Elizabeth F. Cheney Director of Education\, about how you can be an advocate for history in your own community. Then hear from Charles E. Bethea\, Andrew W. Mellon Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs\, about the updates that the Museum has planned for our Facing Freedom in America exhibition that will mark 250 years of our country’s history. \n$85; includes presentation and lunch \nGuild members\, please arrive at 10:30 a.m. for the annual meeting. All other guests may arrive at 11:00 a.m. for the presentation and lunch. \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-guild-presents-america-250-advocating-for-history/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250224T195742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141906Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Breaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts\, join us for a panel talk that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. The lack of community space is a pervasive issue that is impacting the breaking scene in this city and elsewhere\, and our panelists will discuss how gentrification has impacted breakers\, and how the scene is working to break new ground and find spaces to safely perform. \nJenna Pollack\, principal of Solidarity Works LLC\, moderates a panel discussion featuring: \n\nJustin “Facts” Gray\, breakdancer and art specialist at 1213 Arts\nKen Swift\, breakdancer and educator\nCJ Williams\, educator\, breakdancer/b-boy\, and artist\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by an optional dance workshop by Ken Swift for $15\, payable via cash or Zelle at the door. \nFree; RSVP required. \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \nThis event is the final installment in the three-part series “Breaking It Down: The History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago\,” exploring Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture.\n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-breaking-ground-exploring-space-for-breaking-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250501T144932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T144932Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Historic Old Town
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum sits on the edge of Old Town\, a neighborhood rich in history. The Chicago area was home to the Potawatomi\, whose villages were built on these lands. After they were forcibly removed\, German farmers settled there to make their homes. Since then\, it has served as an enclave for Puerto Rican migrants\, a home to the first gay rights organization in the US\, as well a vibrant arts scene. \nJoin CHM volunteer Carol Fitzgibbons to explore stories of recovery from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and the neighborhood as the center of Chicago bohemianism in the 1960s and ’70s. Highlights include a post-Fire shelter cottage\, the Midwest Buddhist Temple\, numerous historic residences\, and St. Michael’s Church\, one of only seven buildings to survive the fire. \n$25\, $22.50 members  \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the Chicago History Museum.  \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-historic-old-town-may-17/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250410T133847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170917Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Pilsen Murals
DESCRIPTION:Experience the grandness of Pilsen’s murals with local poet and multidisciplinary artist Luis Tubens. As you walk through Chicago’s capital of Mexican cultures\, get the larger meaning behind the public art on railroad viaducts\, buildings\, and doors\, which shows an evolution of the community’s Mexican identity\, heritage\, and activism. The tour weaves the history of Pilsen with vibrant murals and lived personal experiences. \n$25\, $22.50 members \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet outside the National Museum of Mexican Art\, 1852 West 19th Street. \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures. \nThis tour is presented in partnership with Pilsen Public Art Tours.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-pilsen-murals-may-17/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Art\, 1852 W. 19th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250428T204833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T204833Z
UID:10000442-1747490400-1747497600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Renewed Hope Colloquium | Sacred Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\, leads discussion on the role the church has played in civil/human rights within society and Chicago at the Renewed Hope Colloquium. \nThis program is free to the public\, no registration required. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/renewed-hope-colloquium-sacred-spaces/
LOCATION:Renewed Hope United Methodist Church\, 3100 W. Wilson Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250417T033806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T034018Z
UID:10000405-1747566000-1747573200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Hyde Park Murals
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and educator Juarez Hawkins for a lively historical tour of the murals along the Metra underpasses linking Hyde Park Boulevard and Cornell Avenue in Hyde Park\, one of the city’s most engaging neighborhoods. Take a close look at public art that tells distinctive stories about Chicago and its history\, including Astrid Fuller’s Spirit of Hyde Park (1973) and William Walker’s Children of Goodwill (1977). We’ll also touch on the issues surrounding content\, restoration\, and reinterpretation. \n$25\, $22.50 members  \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the Pepperland Apartment building at 1509–1517 E. 57th Street\, adjacent to the 57th Street Metra Stop.    \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.  
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-hyde-park-murals-may-18/
LOCATION:Pepperland Apartment building\, 1509–1517 E. 57th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250428T214240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211556Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Invisible Giants: Honoring Black Women’s History
DESCRIPTION:As efforts to rewrite the past intensify\, we turn to history—and amplify it. Join us for a conversation with influential speakers as we confront erasure and celebrate the enduring impact of Black women’s contributions across generations: \n\nEssence McDowell\, documentary creator and coauthor of Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping a History of Trailblazing Black Women in Chicago\nMariame Kaba\, abolitionist\, educator\, and New York Times bestselling author\nZetta Elliott\, award-winning author and scholar\nPilar Audain\, executive director of Truth\, Racial Healing and Transformation\, Greater Chicago\n\nAt the heart of the event is the premiere of Invisible Giants\, a documentary by McDowell\, that illuminates the untold stories of Black women in Chicago and underscores the importance of preserving and honoring these vital histories. \nHear from these voices from across movements\, education\, and the arts to confront the silences in our collective history and amplify the contributions of Black women that have too often been diminished\, ignored\, or deliberately overlooked. Together\, we reclaim space for the leadership\, creativity and care that has shaped Chicago—and the nation. \nWe will also introduce a new standards-aligned curriculum\, Lifting As We Teach. The resource is designed to empower educators to bring Black women’s histories into classrooms and connect young people to past legacies and future possibilities. \nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule\n6:00 p.m. – Reception\n6:30 p.m. – Program begins\n8:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nCo-Sponsors\nTruth\, Racial Healing\, and Transformation: Truth\, Racial Healing\, and Transformation (TRHT) Chicago; Chicago Teachers Union; The Blackivists; Learning Dimensions; Chicago Women’s Leadership Center at UIC.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-invisible-giants-honoring-black-womens-history/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250512T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T174415Z
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SUMMARY:Members’ Double Discount Week
DESCRIPTION:For one week\, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café. Now is the perfect time to buy a gift for the grad in your life\, get an early start on shopping for Father’s Day\, or finally grab a copy of the Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective catalogue.    \nShopping for someone with a sweet tooth? Pick up some Hojarasca® Cookies\, which are exclusive to CHM! 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/members-double-discount-week-5-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250414T204616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170810Z
UID:10000391-1748080800-1748088000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Paseo Boricua and Humboldt Park   
DESCRIPTION:Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park. \nLocated on the Northwest Side of Chicago\, the community has been defined by its strong cultural presence throughout the ages. Humboldt Park was named after naturalist and geographer Alexander von Humboldt (1759–1859) in 1869. Interestingly\, the one time that von Humboldt visited the United States\, he did not travel to Chicago. The community was annexed into Chicago the same year as its naming\, following the creation of the West Park System (which also includes Douglass and Garfield Park). These three parks—connected by the Boulevard Park System—were established to provide Chicago residents with some relief from the congested landscape of the city. \nIn a city known for its cultural and ethnic diversity\, Humboldt Park stands out as the center of Puerto Rican culture in both Chicago and the American Midwest. Since the 1960s\, it has been home to Chicago’s Puerto Rican community. This thought-provoking tour explores the history of the iconic West Side neighborhood through the public art proudly displayed along the six blocks of Division Street (Paseo Boricua) and in Humboldt Park. \n$25\, $22.50 members \nTour runs approximately 90 minutes. Meet at Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division Street\, Chicago\, IL 60622. \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures. \nTour presented in partnership with Paseo Boricua Tour Company.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-paseo-boricua-and-humboldt-park-may-24/
LOCATION:Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151457
CREATED:20250417T144758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T144758Z
UID:10000411-1748174400-1748181600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Sheffield Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join CHM History Buff volunteer guide Dave Gudewicz to explore the history of the Sheffield/DePaul neighborhood. The area was once home to immigrants who worked in the local factories\, then wealthy Victorian-era families\, and is now home to a university and its students. Stroll past Italianate and Queen Anne-style architecture and see the sites of Hollywood films. The tour concludes at the family-owned Kelly’s Pub where you’re welcome to grab a drink with the guide. \n$25\, $22.50 members \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the street-level entrance of the Fullerton Red/Brown Line L stop. \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-sheffield-stroll-may-25/
LOCATION:Fullerton Red/Brown Line L stop\, 943 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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