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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Exploring the Archives: Chicago History Museum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-exploring-the-archives-chicago-history-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T144500
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SUMMARY:Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago“: Women’s History Month Edition
DESCRIPTION:Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. Their descendants have actively carried on and protected Latino/a/e cultural heritages and traditions. Today they stand firm in the face of systems and policies of oppression and remain Here in Chicago—Aquí en Chicago. \nJoin Elena Gonzales\, curator of civic engagement & social justice\, for our women’s history tour of Aquí en Chicago to learn more about the remarkable Latinas in the exhibition and some of the many forms of Latina identity. And remember\, women’s history is for everyone! \nMeet at the entrance of Aquí en Chicago. \nIncluded with general admission; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/curator-led-gallery-tour-of-aqui-en-chicago-womens-history-month-edition/
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:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180012
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SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | Women of "Aquí en Chicago"
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the International Women’s Forum\, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes evening in celebration of Women’s History Month. \nDid you know that nearly one-third of Chicago’s residents are Latino/a/e? Come explore the rich history and impact of this vibrant community through the Chicago History Museum’s newest exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago. \nAfter a self-guided walk through the gallery\, join us for a presentation with CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales sharing stories of the remarkable women featured in Aquí en Chicago. The evening concludes with a reception. \n$50 per ticket. \nSchedule\n4:00 p.m. – Aquí en Chicago open for self-guided exploration\n5:00 p.m. – Doors open – Drinks Served\n5:30 p.m. – Presentation begins\n6:15 p.m. – Reception begins – Drinks & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres\n7:00 p.m. – Evening concludes \nUnderwriting opportunities are available. Contact Darcy Evon\, Guild 4th Vice President Development\, at darcyevon@gmail.com for more information. \nThank You to Our Underwriters\nDarcy Evon\nCatherine Grahn \nAs of January 15\, 2026 \n   
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-guild-presents-women-of-aqui-en-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180012
CREATED:20260219T163350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140456Z
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SUMMARY:The Costume Council Presents | A Fascinating Evening with Kokin: Milliner to the Stars and Legends in their Own Minds
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to join them for a stylish and story-filled evening celebrating internationally acclaimed hat designer Kokin\, whose designs have crowned some of the most iconic moments in Clueless\, Pretty Woman \, Sex and the City\, Dr. T & the Women\, and more. \nGuests will enjoy a curated hat fashion show\, followed by an intimate Q&A with Kokin—and the opportunity to purchase his designs during the event. 10% of all proceeds will benefit The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. \nExpect an evening that’s equal parts fascinating\, captivating\, and impeccably crowned. \n$125; $100 Costume Council members. Costume Council members are limited to 5 tickets.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-costume-council-presents-a-fascinating-evening-with-kokin-milliner-to-the-stars-and-legends-in-their-own-minds/
LOCATION:The Fortnightly of Chicago\, 120 E. Bellevue Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180012
CREATED:20260226T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T195253Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Vida Sačić
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Chicago-based artist Vida Sačić on her work as a visual artist\, educator\, and the ways she grounds her work in lived experience. \nHear about her installation\, Self-Evident: A Letterpress Exploration of the Declaration of Independence\, currently on view at the Museum\, which features immigrant responses to language drawn from the Declaration of Independence. She will discuss the project’s conceptual framework and material processes\, exploring how letterpress printing\, historical typography\, and contemporary voices intersect in the work. The talk will also reflect on themes of immigration\, authorship\, collective narrative\, and print as both a historical and living medium. \nPrior to her talk\, be sure to view Self-Evident in our main lobby. This work is the first of four installations in 2026 celebrating US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago featuring works by Chicago artists that respond to four founding documents of the United States: the Declaration of Independence\, US Constitution\, Northwest Ordinance\, and the Thirteenth Amendment. \nFree and open to the public. RSVP requested.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/artist-talk-vida-sacic/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260212T185721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T162413Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
DESCRIPTION:As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year\, we at the Chicago History Museum are centering civic action and what it takes to build and maintain democracy all year long. There are many ways we all fight for a better world\, including using the arts to make statements and fight for change. \nMarch is Women’s History Month. This year at CHM\, we’re taking this time to think more critically about the history of women making change through the arts. Join us for a day of hands-on arts-making celebrating women in history and in our own lives. Then join us in the afternoon for a dual performance of two fabulous Chicago singers\, Amy Lowe and Shawn Christopher\, as they sing us all into action! \nIncluded with general admission. \nSchedule\n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. \nButton Making for Social Change \nCreate your own buttons to honor Women’s History Month and wear them proudly inside and outside the museum. Draw images of important people and moments in women’s history or show your support for a cause that matters to you today! Great for all ages! \nDesigning for Protest: Make Your Own Protest Sign \nChicago has a long history of protest and civic action. Figures like Ida B. Wells\, Jane Addams\, Lucy Parsons\, and Pearl Hart all engaged in civic action both in public and behind the scenes. \nShow your support for the history of women’s activism by making your own protest sign. See some examples of feminist artivism (activism + art) in our exhibition Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s and then come design your own protest art to let others know what matters to you! \n12:00–1:00 p.m. \nHands-On Relief Printing Workshop with Vida Sačić \nDesign your own simple typographic compositions using foam and cardboard backing\, then experiment with hand-printing techniques to produce your own prints. Learn about foundational ideas in typography and relief printmaking in an accessible and tactile way to create and print your own message. \nThis workshop is led by artist Vida Sačić\, whose current work is featured in the US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago art installation in our main lobby. \nThis workshop is designed with youth and adults alike in mind. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join. \n1:00–3:00 p.m. \nMusic Making Change: Amy Lowe and Shawn Christopher \nCelebrate women making change through the arts with back-to-back performances by two amazing musical performers\, Amy Lowe and Shawn Christopher. A fun time for people of all ages!
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-womens-history-month-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260306T212653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T224406Z
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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop | Lifting Student Voices in the Classroom and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, educator Anton Miglietta brought his students from Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy in Pilsen to CHM on a field trip. What they experienced was a harmful lack of Latino/a/e representation in the Museum’s exhibitions. The students decided to demand accountability and change. \nIn this workshop\, Miglietta describes how his students’ protest led to our exhibition Aquí en Chicago and the profound impact it had on his teaching. Miglietta champions lifting student voice and choice in curriculum and will share practical resources and strategies to use in your own classroom. \nFree; advance reservations required. Recommended for teachers of grades 6–12. 3 PD hours.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/educator-workshop-lifting-student-voices-in-the-classroom-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260203T210940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T165335Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Author Talk - "Clout City" with Dominic Pacyga
DESCRIPTION:CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with historian Dominic Pacyga on his newest book\, Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine. A Q&A will follow the discussion. \nFree; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-author-talk-clout-city-with-dominic-pacyga/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260226T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T195647Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-chicago-interfaith-trolley-tour-2026/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260408T180830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T181000Z
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SUMMARY:Music at CHM | Chicago’s Women in Jazz: The Sound of the City
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/music-at-chm-chicagos-women-in-jazz-the-sound-of-the-city/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T160527Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Hyde Park Murals
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making public art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \nJoin 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-5-10-26/
LOCATION:Pepperland Apartment building\, 1509–1517 E. 57th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260330T193052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T204438Z
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SUMMARY:Music at CHM | Made in America: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-made-in-america-celebrating-americas-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T163138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T160631Z
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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! As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \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-5-16-26/
LOCATION:Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T165650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T160700Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Pilsen Murals
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making public art. \nExperience 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-5-16-26/
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:20260519T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260420T172346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T155151Z
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SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | Why Jane Addams Matters Today
DESCRIPTION:Following their annual meeting\, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a special discussion on the life and legacy of Jane Addams. Hear from Liesl Olson\, Director of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum and Professor of Art History and Museum Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago\, about the work Addams and her friends did for social reform in Chicago. \nIn 1889\, Addams\, along with Ellen Gates Star and Mary Keyser\, embarked upon the “scheme” (in Starr’s words). They moved into the Hull residence to live and work with immigrant communities on the Near West Side of Chicago. But they had little idea of what their scheme would become. Over decades\, Addams and her circle of social reformers championed immigrant rights\, worked to end child labor\, instituted juvenile justice\, supported unions\, built playgrounds\, and advocated for public housing. \nOver the past three years\, the Hull-House Museum has embarked on an exciting transformation. Olson will share how it continues to honor Addams’s work and inspire activism today. \n$75 individual ticket; $40 guest add-on (requires one individual admission). For questions\, seating preferences and dietary restrictions\, contact Kimberly Bill\, Development Events Manager\, at kbill@chicagohistory.org. \nGuild members: Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. for the annual meeting\, which starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. The annual meeting is reserved for Guild members.\nGuests and friends: You’re warmly welcome to arrive at 11:30 a.m. for the presentation and lunch. \nSchedule\n11:30 a.m. – Program: presentation (30–40 minutes) followed by Q&A (15 minutes)\n12:30 p.m. – Seated lunch\n2:00 p.m. – Event concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-guild-presents-why-jane-addams-matters-today/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260420T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T195944Z
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SUMMARY:The Costume Council Presents | Legends of Chicago Drag
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to step into the spotlight and celebrate the dazzling artistry\, creativity\, and cultural impact of drag in Chicago! \nJoin us for live drag queen performances\, including a special tribute to iconic female impersonator Chilli Pepper\, and a lively panel discussion emceed by Chicago nightlife entrepreneur Mark Liberson featuring: \n\nMimi Marks\, Miss Continental 1992\nJim Flint\, founder of The Baton Show Lounge and Miss Continental\nMz Ruff N Stuff\, Chicago’s Beauty Queen\nOwen Keehnen\, historian\n\nEnjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres\, as well as music provided by Mister Wallace. \n$125 general admission; $100 Costume Council members. Limit 5 tickets per Costume Council member.  \nCo-Chairs\nDavid Jude Greene\, Aaron Shirley\, Joseph Niz \nHost Committee\nBrannon Ayers\, Chip Hendon\, Lizzy Lopez\, Frank Rubel \nThis event is made possible by generous cornerstone sponsorships. \nThank You to Our Sponsors!  \nBrannon Ayers                    \n       \nDavid Mordini           Frank Rubel     Sally Schwartz \nMary Shearson     Aaron Shirley          \nFor financial and in-kind sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Kimberly Bill\, Development Events Manager\, kbill@chicagohistory.org
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-costume-council-presents-legends-of-chicago-drag/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260513T131627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185613Z
UID:10000633-1779530400-1779537600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Historic Old Town
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \nThe 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.  \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-historic-old-town-5-23-26/
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:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260513T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185109Z
UID:10000642-1779530400-1779537600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \nJoin a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast. “Gold Coast” refers to a stretch of expensive lakefront property occupied by the city’s wealthiest residents. Before the opening of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (now DuSable Bridge) in 1920\, it was isolated from the downtown business district and home to only a few wealthy families\, such as the McCormicks\, Palmers\, and Ryersons. \nThe area soon became the heart of the upper crust of Chicago society. Sociologist Harvey Warren Zorbaugh\, who claimed that college boys returning from the East Coast dubbed the area the “Gold Coast\,” immortalized it in his book The Gold Coast and the Slum: A Sociological Study of Chicago’s Near North Side (University of Chicago Press\, 1929; reprint 1983). The density of wealth in the Gold Coast buffered it against the deterioration that threatened other portions of the North Side in the 1950s. \nGaze at ornate architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan\, step onto a rare wood-block alleyway\, and take in Chicago’s early mansions\, including the Archbishop’s Residence. \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. \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-glitterati-on-the-gold-coast-5-23-26/
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:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260513T134352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T134352Z
UID:10000639-1779624000-1779631200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Sheffield Stroll
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \nJoin 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. \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-sheffield-stroll-5-24-26/
LOCATION:Fullerton Red/Brown Line L stop\, 943 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T182246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T161738Z
UID:10000593-1780156800-1780162200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Union Park and Beyond in the West Loop
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the West Loop is home to the Haymarket Affair\, a rally for workers’ rights that quickly became bloody and dangerous? Or that it’s considered the birthplace of House Music? \nJoin storyteller and guide Connie Fairbanks\, author of Chicago’s West Loop Now and Then: People\, Businesses\, Buildings\, as she explores the rich history of the Near West Side/West Loop from the 19th century to the present. You’ll learn about Carter Harrison\, the five-time mayor of Chicago\, see a church that served as City Hall after the 1871 Great Chicago Fire\, and explore spaces central to Chicago’s long and robust labor history. You can even stop by where some of the finest harps in the world are made mostly by hand! \n$25\, $22.50 members  \nTour runs 60–90 minutes and includes one mile of walking along sidewalks. This tour begins at the Carter Harrison Statue one block south of Union Park (1501 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL 60606) on Washington Street between Ashland and Ogden Avenue and north of Warren Boulevard. The tour ends at Epiphany Center for the Arts (201 S. Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60607) \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.  
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-union-park-beyond-5-30-26/
LOCATION:Carter Harrison Statue\, One block south of Union Park (1501 W. Randolph Street)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T161815Z
UID:10000594-1780228800-1780234200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Lincoln Park's Lost History
DESCRIPTION:From 1843 until the late mid-1860s\, what is now Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Zoo was the Chicago City Cemetery. After the park was named for Abraham Lincoln after his assassination\, graves were moved to more distant cemeteries\, but evidence of the cemetery’s past remains. On this walking tour guide and researcher Tony Szabelski\, explore the park’s history from the Couch Tomb to the tragic deaths along the High Bridge and the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. \nContent warning: Discussion of death by suicide in association with the High Bridge. \n$25; $22.50 members \nTour runs about 90 minutes\, begins at the Chicago History Museum\, and ends at 2122 N. Clark St. \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-lincoln-parks-lost-history-5-31-26/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260327T154048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T154048Z
UID:10000584-1780509600-1780509600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:32nd Annual Making History Awards
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/making-history-awards-2026/
LOCATION:The Four Seasons Hotel\, 120 E. Delaware Pl.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T163146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T161904Z
UID:10000595-1780740000-1780745400@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! As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \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-6-6-26/
LOCATION:Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260507T181833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T194108Z
UID:10000596-1780754400-1780761600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:OUT at CHM | Downtown LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Chicago is home to the very first gay rights organization in the United States AND the first Pride Parade in the world? As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we are also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through their words and actions. \nOn this tour with guide Mike McMains of Tours with Mike\, discover Chicago’s hidden LGBTQIA+ stories from the 19th century to today while exploring the city’s downtown area. Learn why LGBTQ people were forced to live in the shadows in fear of legal and social repercussions\, how they began to claim their own spaces in the city\, and the development of one of the largest and most vibrant queer communities in the United States. Hear stories about: \n\nA Nobel Peace Prize winner’s secret\, lesbian romance\nThe homosexual illustrator whose works graced more covers of The Saturday Evening Post than even Norman Rockwell\nWhy downtown Chicago was so active with homosexual activity during the mid-20th century\nThe influential\, Chicago activist campaigning for city and national officials to act during the AIDS crisis\nThe country’s first Gay Liberation March\n\nAttendees can enhance their tour experience by using their smartphones to view historical photographs related to the tour topics. \n$25; $22.50 members \nTour begins at 11 East Ida B. Wells Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60605\, covers about two miles\, ends at the Daley Center (50 West Washington Street\, Chicago\, IL 60602)\, and is wheelchair accessible. \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-downtown-lgbtqia-stories-6-6-26/
LOCATION:11 East Ida B. Wells Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Virtual Event,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260507T164954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144457Z
UID:10000597-1780833600-1780840800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Van Tour | Bronzeville
DESCRIPTION:Join author and historian Bernard Turner on this van 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$30; $25 members  \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area office at 2418 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60616.  \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/van-tour-bronzeville-6-7-26/
LOCATION:Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area office\, 2418 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Van Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260430T165214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T144527Z
UID:10000631-1781204400-1781208000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Member Event | Author Talk - Will Quam\, "Fire and Clay"
DESCRIPTION:Take a closer look at the bricks around you—what histories are hiding in plain sight\, waiting to be uncovered? \nCHM members are invited to join Brick of Chicago’s Will Quam as he discusses his forthcoming book\, Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago. Rebekah Coffman\, Curator of Religion and Community History at the Chicago History Museum\, will moderate the conversation. Light refreshments will be served\, and the event concludes with a Q&A. \nFree for members; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-author-talk-fire-and-clay-with-will-quam/
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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260507T181533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T184521Z
UID:10000598-1781344800-1781352000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:OUT at CHM | North Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Chicago is home to the very first LGBTQIA+ rights organization in the US (1924) AND the first Pride Parade in the world (1970)? As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we are also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States make practice democracy through their words and actions. \nLed by Mike McMains of Tours with Mike\, this tour explores the businesses and organizations in the Northalsted (formerly Boystown) area in Lakeview. Today\, it is one of the country’s largest LGBTQIA+ districts and the very first “gayborhood” to be governmentally recognized. It’s home to numerous bars\, restaurants\, shops\, and social services and civil rights organizations. You’ll discover: \n\nHow the architecture evolved along with the neighborhood’s transformation\nThe Legacy Walk\, which honors LGBTQIA+ leaders and historical events\nBeautiful mosaics\, murals\, and sculptures celebrating Chicago’s diversity\nWonderful spaces inside the Midwest’s largest LGBTQIA+ community center\n\nAttendees can enhance their tour experience by using their smartphones to view historical photographs related to the tour topics. \n$25\, $22.50 members \nTour runs approximately 90–120 minutes and is wheelchair accessible. Meet just outside of the Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line train station’s southern entrance in front of Dunkin Donuts (945 West Belmont Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60657). The tour ends at Center on Halsted (3656 North Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL 60613) \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-north-side-lgbtqia-stories-6-13-26/
LOCATION:CTA Belmont Red/Brown/Purple\, 945 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260120T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T202725Z
UID:10000567-1781353800-1781362800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Film Series - “Holding Pattern”
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum is proud to host the FREE premiere screening of the documentary film Holding Pattern\, an unprecedented chronicle and intimate portrait of the conflict surrounding the proposed third Chicago airport. \nFor over 20 years\, filmmakers Tom Desch (Walkable USA\, An American Home) and Brian Kallies (Lincoln Is Crying\, Gaming Wall Street) have documented the ongoing saga of a proposed third Chicago airport its impact on communities in Chicago’s Southland and exurbs near Peotone\, Illinois. Immediately following the screening\, former Fox News Chicago reporter Mike Flannery will moderated a panel discussion with: \n\nTom Desch\, director/writer/producer\nBrian Kallies\, producer/writer/editor\nJohn Davies\, executive producer\nDelmarie Cobb\, airport proponent and long-time political strategist and analyst\nJudy Ogalla\, anti-airport activist and Will County Board Official\n\nSince 1985\, plans for a third major airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs (full footprint would be larger in land area than New York’s Manhattan Island) have increasingly gained momentum. Proponents of the airport claim it would alleviate air congestion\, meet growing passenger demand\, and create thousands of much needed jobs in the economically struggling Southland. Anti-airport activists decry the plan as a potential environmental disaster\, the destruction of irreplaceable farmland\, and a waste of millions of taxpayer’s dollars. Still in play\, this political football has spanned the administrations of seven Illinois governors and as many Chicago mayors. \nFree; RSVP required. \nThe screening of the documentary Holding Pattern is underwritten by the DAVE TRUITT Historical Documentary Series. \nQuestions? Contact Eric Miller\, development coordinator\, at miller@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2110. \nAbout the Film\nThe 56-minute Holding Pattern documentary frames this ongoing battle through the lens of two anti-airport activists\, George Ochsenfeld and Judy Ogalla; and two airport proponents\, political pundit Delmarie Cobb and former Park Forest\, IL mayor John Ostenburg. Over the course of 20+ years\, the filmmakers take an up-close and personal look at how the airport project has impacted the lives of Ochsenfeld and Ogalla\, their personal relationships\, and their evolution from citizens to activists to politicians. Cobb and Ostenburg\, who have championed the airport for decades\, address the political complexities of the project\, and explain why they believe eminent domain (the government’s power to seize private land for public use) is justified and could change thousands of lives for the better. \nHolding Pattern is executive produced by veteran television showrunner and documentary filmmaker John Davies whose many national credits include the WTTW Chicago productions Sneak Previews\, Wild Chicago\, Heroes on Deck\, and The First Jetliner. The documentary is also executive produced by Robert Bied\, President of Captain Dave’s Foundation and The Chicago Marine Heritage Society.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-film-series-holding-pattern/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260505T155942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T161953Z
UID:10000599-1781434800-1781442000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Hyde Park Murals
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, including by making public art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \nJoin 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-6-14-26/
LOCATION:Pepperland Apartment building\, 1509–1517 E. 57th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T223000
DTSTAMP:20260524T180013
CREATED:20260518T151102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T213116Z
UID:10000659-1781641800-1781649000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Movies in the Parks | To Wong Foo\, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
DESCRIPTION:As we commemorate 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at CHM\, we are asking questions about our nation’s democracy in progress. Are all people in our city equal? What happens when workers\, people of color\, or members of the LGBTQIA+ community stand up for their rights? How do we honor the Indigenous stewards of the land we now call Chicago? What can we do to create a “more perfect union” today in Chicago and the United States? \nJoin us for an evening outside for Movies in the Parks as we screen To Wong Foo\, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Featuring Patrick Swayze\, Wesley Snipes\, and John Leguizamo\, this 1995 comedy film directed by Beeban Kidon centers civic action through the everyday strategies of confronting violence and discrimination while living one’s full\, authentic life. \nTo Wong Foo depicts the power of intersectional coalitions in daily life for three gender-bending gay men of different racial\, ethnic\, and socioeconomic backgrounds traveling across the country to compete in the “Drag Queen of America” pageant. They face racist and homophobic challenges along the way\, all the while building deep and meaningful relationships with members of a small town. \nTo Wong Foo stands as a film that challenges our very assumptions of how we can all live and work together to build a stronger community that values and embraces our differences as sources of power. \nAll Movies in the Parks screenings are free and open to the public and are provided in partnership with the Chicago Park District. Closed captioned. All films begin shortly after sunset. This film is estimated to begin at 8:30 PM and has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/movies-in-the-parks-to-wong-foo/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event
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