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Author Talk
Join author and filmmaker Errol Magidson for this multimedia presentation about the history of Givins Beverly Castle located on the city’s South Side.
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In celebration of Grandparents' Day, CHM members are invited to join CHM chief historian & director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History Peter T. Alter for a story stage and presentation on the practice of oral history.
CHM members are invited to travel back in time to Victorian-era Chicago through the rich history, art, and revolutionary architecture of the John J. Glessner House. The evening includes tours of select areas led by Glessner House executive director & curator William Tyre.
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.
