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OUT at CHM | Walking Tour

OUT at CHM | Downtown LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour

Sat. Oct. 5, 1:00 PM

October is LGBT History Month, and we’re honoring it with two walking tours looking at some of Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ history with tour guide Mike McMains of Tours with Mike.

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Gay rights rally at the Chicago Civic Center

Member Presentation | All About Bronzeville

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

CHM members are invited to learn more about the history and significance of the Bronzeville neighborhood with Bernard Turner, executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area.

Member Discussion | Working in the 21st Century

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Members are invited to a talk featuring author Mark Larson, Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan, and CHM chief historian and director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History Peter T. Alter.

SOLD OUT! Member Event | House History Workshop

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

CHM members and Historical Alliance are invited to join director of research and access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick as they demonstrate the process of conducting research on your house’s history.

Member Event | Members’ Reception for Designing for Change

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Join us for the members-only reception for the opening of our newest exhibition Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s! Members get exclusive access to the gallery that morning, with a buffet brunch and panel discussion.

Member Event | History of Motorsports

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

CHM members are invited to a panel discussion with Julie Giese, Stan Kalwasinski, Pete Pistone, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas!

SOLD OUT! Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

CHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center on an exploration of the past using … Learn More

SOLD OUT! Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

CHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center on an exploration of the past using … Learn More

Member Event | Chicago River Cruise

Chicago Line Cruises 465 N. McClurg Court, Chicago, IL

Members are invited to set sail with CHM and enjoy an evening on the Chicago River. Presented in partnership with Chicago Line Cruises.

Members’ Opening Reception | Dressed in History

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. We highly encourage you to dress in attire from your favorite decade!

Members’ Annual Meeting

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Hear from key CHM staff and board members and learn more about what we have accomplished this year and our upcoming plans.

Experience History Together

Experience History Together

Adult Group Tours

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.

History Happy Hour 2/26/2019

Create Historic Moments

Create Historic Moments

Host an Event

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.

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