A Chicago Metro History Day event will be taking place at CHM on Thurs. 10/9 until 2 p.m. Expect large crowds of students and no film screenings.
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Film Screening
Join us for a screening of Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery, followed by a discussion with Norman Parish III, a son of the artist, art
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Hosted by The Hassan Institute for Interfaith Encounter at American Islamic College, The Interreligious Institute at Chicago Theological Seminary, and A Center for Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice at The Lutheran School of Theology, this trolley tour stops at four sacred spaces on the North Side of Chicago and concludes with a reception at American Islamic College.
This educator workshop explores our exhibition Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till. Dr. Christopher Benson of Northwestern University will share his work on the historical significance of the murder of Emmett Till, and CHM educators will demonstrate a classroom activity based on courtroom drawings.
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.
Join us for a free screening of Lincoln Is Crying: The Grifters, Grafters, and Governors of Illinois and a panel talk moderated by Mike Flannery featuring John Davies, Delmarie Cobb, David Greising, and Gregory Pratt.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society, CHM members are invited to a fashion show and talks by CHCS president Marissa Croft and CHM Research Center associate Annika Kohrt.
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.
Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park.
Author and historian Bernard Turner leads this walking tour that highlights Chicago’s most influential African Americans and their contributions to the city.
Hear from Thema McDonald, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Erica Griffin-Fabicon, Elizabeth F. Cheney Director of Education, and Charles E. Bethea, Andrew W. Mellon Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs, on how the Museum is preparing to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, join us as Jenna Pollack moderates a panel talk with Justin "Facts" Gray, Ken Swift, and CJ Williams that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene.
Join CHM volunteer Carol Fitzgibbons to explore stories of recovery from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and when Old Town was the center of Chicago bohemianism in the 1960s and ’70s.
Experience the grandness of Pilsen’s murals with poet and multidisciplinary artist Luis Tubens. The public art on railroad viaducts, buildings, and doors shows an evolution of the community’s Mexican identity, heritage, and activism.
Stories are always better when shared! Whether you are a professional tour operator, group planner, or you simply have a lot of friends and family, we have an experience for you. Customized itineraries, Museum tours, and city tours are just some of the ways in which we can specialize your group’s visit.
Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago’s first “L” cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park’s lush gardens. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories.
