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City Tour | Walking Tour
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
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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.
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.
Rebekah Coffman, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History, presents at the Renewed Hope Colloquium.
From Friday, May 23, through Friday, May 30, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!
Our annual Members’ Open House provides members and Historical Alliance with exclusive access to the Museum’s exhibitions, collections, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about the Museum!
The Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a live recording of Dressed: The History of Fashion featuring host Cassidy Zachary with CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor.
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.
