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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-10-18-26/
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:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T201500
DTSTAMP:20261019T155731
CREATED:20260928T183952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183952Z
UID:10000704-1792521000-1792527300@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening | "Stand Up"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-stand-up/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260928T170646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T170646Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening | "While We Are Here"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-while-we-are-here/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260917T205336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T171343Z
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SUMMARY:The Costume Council Presents | Threads of a Nation: A Celebration of Style & Statesmanship
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to the opening night celebration of Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing\, an exhibition that features garments and accessories associated with John Adams\, George and Martha Washington\, and Abraham and Mary Lincoln\, alongside rare objects and documents that provide historical context. \nAs the nation observes its 250th anniversary this year\, we examine US history through the clothes of those who helped shape it and discover how fashion\, politics\, and personal identity became woven into the story of a new nation. \nThe evening begins with a presentation by fashion historian and curator Timothy Long\, who will explore one of the Museum’s most treasured objects. For over a century\, the Chicago History Museum has held a suit of black silk velvet worn by George Washington. Drawing on years of his research in the leading repositories of the nation’s history\, this evening reassembles a wardrobe long scattered—and asks what it reveals about the nation’s first president. \nFollowing the presentation\, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while exploring Threads of a Nation at your own pace. Museum staff will be on hand throughout the exhibition to answer questions and share additional insight on the objects on display. Guests also have the opportunity to participate in an exciting selection of auction offerings throughout the evening as well as enjoy live “Get Ready with Me” historical fashion demonstrations by the Chicago Historical Costume Society. \nGeneral Admission: Costume Council member\, $175; nonmember\, $200\nVIP: Costume Council member\, $225; nonmember\, $250 \nVIP benefits include: \n\nChampagne reception and exclusive preview\nRecognition on all event marketing materials\nMeet and greet with Timothy Long\n\n  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – Pre-event VIP champagne reception and meet and greet with Timothy Long\n6:00 p.m. – Doors open\, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served\, silent auction bidding begins\n6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Timothy Long\n7:00 p.m. – Reception and self-guided exhibition viewing\n8:15 p.m. – Bidding for silent auction concludes\n8:30 p.m. – Silent auction winners announced\n9:00 p.m. – Event concludes \n \nCo-Chairs: Anika Allen and Katie Beard \nEvent Committee: Moni Adorjan\, Athena Golianis\, Courtney Hopkins\, Karen Peters\, Frank Rubel\, Carol Seeling\, and Karen Zupko \nBeverage Sponsors\n  \nIn-Kind Sponsors\nMoni and Bryan Adorjan       \nConstance K. Barkley      \n      Gibson’s Italia \n   Knee Deep Vintage \n Rhonda Marcucci \n   MS Collections                          
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-costume-council-presents-threads-of-a-nation-celebration-of-style-statesmanship/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T152846Z
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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-10-24-26/
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:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T134500
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CREATED:20260928T183706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183706Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening | "City & State Shorts: Journey Within"
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URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-city-state-shorts-journey-within/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T163000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260928T185650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T185650Z
UID:10000705-1792854000-1792859400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening | "Trash Mountain"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-trash-mountain/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260706T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144242Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Historic Prairie Avenue
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, Chicago’s Prairie Avenue was regarded as “Millionaire’s Row.” The wealthy flocked to the area after the Civil War because it was close to the Loop\, and it did not require its residents to cross the Chicago River. \nOn this walking tour with guide and researcher Tony Szabelski\, stroll through the neighborhood that once boasted Second Empire\, Queen Anne\, and Richardson Romanesque-style homes. Learn about its rise to prominence\, decline in the mid twentieth century\, and the preservation efforts that led to the Prairie Avenue District to be added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Hear tales of the famous specters that supposedly still linger in the remaining structures\, such as the William W. Kimball House and Marshall Field Jr. Mansion. \n$25; 22.50 members \nTour runs approximately 1.5 to 2 hours\, meets at Glessner House at 1800 S. Prairie Ave.\, and ends at The Second Presbyterian Church at 1936 S. Michigan Ave. \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-prairie-avenue-10-25-26/
LOCATION:Glessner House\, 1800 S. Prairie Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T141500
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260928T170344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T170344Z
UID:10000701-1792931400-1792937700@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening | "Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-carl-sagan-we-are-made-of-star-stuff/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T161500
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260928T190055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T190055Z
UID:10000706-1792940400-1792944900@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening | "No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-no-hands-the-wild-ride-of-the-schwinn-bicycle-company/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260925T204629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215759Z
UID:10000699-1793381400-1793390400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Film Screening - "Christian Holder: My Life is Dance"
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Joffrey Ballet\, Gerald Arpino Foundation\, and Chicago International Film Festival\, join us at the Chicago History Museum for the premiere of Christian Holder: My Life is Dance. Enjoy a free screening\, followed by a Q&A with Brigitte Berman\, the film’s director. \nFree; RSVP requested. \nFilm Synopsis \nA vivid portrait of Christian Holder\, the iconic Joffrey Ballet star and multitalented choreographer\, actor\, singer\, and costume designer. Narrated by Christian himself as he acts\, sings and speaks the story of his remarkable life in filmed cabaret performances across New York and London. Revealing interviews and rare archival footage of his most celebrated ballets also place Christian at the center of important social and political issues such as racism\, the AIDS crisis\, and antiwar protests. Tragically\, Christian Holder’s life was cut short on February 18\, 2025\, yet his extraordinary story lives on in Christian Holder: My Life Is Dance.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-film-screening-christian-holder-my-life-is-dance-oct-30/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260706T143051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T150540Z
UID:10000658-1793440800-1793448000@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. \nNOTE: This tour was originally scheduled for Oct. 24\, but has been rescheduled for Oct. 31. Costumes are encouraged but not required. \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-10-31-26/
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:20261031T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260925T205940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215830Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Film Screening - "Christian Holder: My Life is Dance"
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Joffrey Ballet\, Gerald Arpino Foundation\, and Chicago International Film Festival\, join us at the Chicago History Museum for the premiere of Christian Holder: My Life is Dance. Enjoy a free screening\, followed by a Q&A with Brigitte Berman\, the film’s director. \nFree; RSVP requested. \nFilm Synopsis \nA vivid portrait of Christian Holder\, the iconic Joffrey Ballet star and multitalented choreographer\, actor\, singer\, and costume designer. Narrated by Christian himself as he acts\, sings and speaks the story of his remarkable life in filmed cabaret performances across New York and London. Revealing interviews and rare archival footage of his most celebrated ballets also place Christian at the center of important social and political issues such as racism\, the AIDS crisis\, and antiwar protests. Tragically\, Christian Holder’s life was cut short on February 18\, 2025\, yet his extraordinary story lives on in Christian Holder: My Life Is Dance.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-film-screening-christian-holder-my-life-is-dance-oct-31/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20261014T152327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T180702Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Stories We Wear: Fashion as Visual Narrative
DESCRIPTION:What stories do our clothes tell about who we are\, where we come from\, and how we wish to be seen? \nPresented in partnership with Fashion Film Festival Chicago\, join us at the Chicago History Museum for an afternoon of international fashion films\, creative conversations\, and audience participation exploring the relationship between fashion\, film\, identity\, and personal expression. \nFeaturing work by filmmakers including Olivier Ronot\, Victor Claramunt\, and Perry Curties\, the program brings together distinct approaches to visual storytelling—from intimate explorations of identity and emotion to imaginative cinematic narratives that combine fashion\, movement\, humor\, and striking imagery. \nThe afternoon will also feature Show and Tell: Shaping a Personal Narrative\, an interactive program developed by fashion artists and educators Kristin Mariani and Caroline Bellios. Through conversation and audience participation\, visitors are asked to consider the memories\, cultural histories\, and personal stories carried by the clothes we wear. \nPart film festival\, part cultural conversation\, Stories We Wear invites audiences to discover fashion as more than something we see or wear: it is something through which we tell our stories. \n$15; free for CHM members and students.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-stories-we-wear-fashion-as-visual-narrative/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20261014T162409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T190846Z
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SUMMARY:Members’ Annual Meeting: Threads of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:Come together to celebrate the year\, explore our newest exhibition\, and find new meaning in the stories that have shaped our past. \nThe Chicago History Museum’s Members’ Annual Meeting is an exclusive opportunity for members to reconnect with the Museum community\, catch up on the Museum’s highlights and developments over the past year\, and explore our newest exhibition\, Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing. \nHear from Michael Anderson\, the Edgar D. and Deborah R. Jannotta President and Chief Executive Officer\, and Warren Chapman\, Chairman of the Board of Trustees\, as they share updates on the Museum’s work and accomplishments. Then\, discover the stories behind Threads of a Nation with guest curator Olivia Mahoney\, former Senior Curator at CHM\, in an engaging presentation on the art and science of preserving history. \nFeaturing garments and accessories associated with John Adams\, George and Martha Washington\, and Abraham and Mary Lincoln\, Threads of a Nation offers a rare look at how conservators care for the objects that connect us to our nation’s past. Extraordinary artifacts and documents provide historical context\, while the exhibition highlights the meticulous work required to preserve these remarkable materials for future generations. Presented in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary\, the exhibition reflects the Museum’s enduring commitment to caring for its renowned collection. \nThe evening includes a 45-minute presentation by Ms. Mahoney\, followed by an audience Q&A and time to experience the exhibition firsthand. Explore the gallery\, discover fascinating details alongside fellow members\, and share in the stories these objects tell—from our nation’s history to the histories we carry with us. \nFree for CHM members; registration required. \nLead Sponsor\n \nThank You to Our Sponsors of Style\nGeorge Washington Sponsor\nLiz Stiffel\n  \nAbraham Lincoln Sponsors\nD. Elizabeth Price\nThe Gregory Shearson Family\nVLS Private Foundation\nRichard and Diane Weinberg\n \n\nJohn Adams Benefactors\nPamella and Alfredo Capitanini\nKaren Peters and Charles Frank\nHeritage Auctions\nAlicia and David Schafer\nCarlette McMullan\nLyssa Mashek Piette\nKaren Zupko and Mike McCahon \nPattern Friends\nDavid Hiller and Darcy Evon\nMarci and Ron Holzer & Ibby and Milt Pinsky\nCourtney and Tobin Hopkins\nNeiman Marcus\nRhonda Marcucci\nFrank J. Rubel III\n \nThreads Patrons\nAnika Allen and Baird Capital\nConstance K. Barkley\nKatie Beard\nKathleen M. Boege\nJonathon and Jacqueline Cwiok\nBon French\nAthena Golianis\nVicki Hood\nKatherine Klehr\nLissette Cortes Lade and David Lade\nBetty Latson\nLizzy Lopez\nDiane Lovejoy\nErica C. Meyer\nRandolph Street Market\nCheryl Tama Oblander and Scott Oblander\n \nConservation of the presidential costumes and objects is being supported in part by a federal Save America’s Treasures grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. \n     \nContact Melinda at mccrary@chicagohistory.org to learn more about exhibition sponsorships.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/members-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T123000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260817T140139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T135950Z
UID:10000681-1794043800-1794054600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Educator Workshop | Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing
DESCRIPTION:See clothing and accessories associated with John Adams\, the Washingtons\, and the Lincolns through the lens of museum preservation and discover how staff care for collections both in storage and during exhibitions. Explore how you can incorporate objects\, their stories\, and the science of their care into your classroom instruction. Hear from Threads of a Nation curator Olivia Mahoney\, make STEAM connections to museum work\, and receive FREE classroom resources. \nFree; RSVP required. Recommended for elementary through high school educators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/educator-workshop-threads-of-a-nation-preserving-presidential-clothing/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20261001T191437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191437Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Home Movie Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/chicago-home-movie-day-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20260903T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T191334Z
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SUMMARY:"Aquí en Chicago" Closing Program
DESCRIPTION:Bid adiós to our Aquí en Chicago exhibition with a day full of fun activities\, tours\, talks\, music\, and more. The North & Clark Café will remain open until 4:30 p.m.\, so be sure to stop by to purchase some Hojarasca® Cookies! \nIncluded with general admission. \nSchedule\n12:00–4:00 p.m. – Arts-making with Chava Mancera\nCreate your own cempasúchiles\, ofrendas\, buttons\, and protest signs. \n1:00–2:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion: What’s Coming Next at CHM?\nHear about our Digital Futures project\, the Chicago Sacred Initiative\, and the future of the Aquí en Chicago project from: \n\nElena Gonzales\, PhD\, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement & Social Justice\nRebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\nEster Trujillo\, PhD\, research professional and community advocate\nCecilia Beaven\, visual artist and art instructor who created Aquí en Chicago’s entryway mural\n\n2:00–3:00 p.m. – Salsa Performance with Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\nShow off your moves the dance floor with dance instructor Maria Luisa Torres and musical director Joaquín García! \n3:15–3:35 p.m. – Dance Performance and Q&A with Ballet Folkórico de Chicago\nExperience Mexican folkloric dance traditions and hear from performers. \n3:45–4:15 p.m. – Performance and Discussion with Kichwa Community of Chicago\nEnjoy a performance by and discussion with members of the Kichwa Community of Chicago\, which supports and preserves the heritage of Indigenous Kichwa people of northern Ecuador. \n4:15–4:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/aqui-en-chicago-closing-program/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20261015T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T160354Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Film Series - "Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Chicago History Museum for a FREE screening of Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes (2016) as part of the Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series. The Emmy Award-winning documentary explores the impact of aquatic invasive species on the Great Lakes and the ongoing efforts to protect this vital freshwater ecosystem. Following the screening will be a panel discussion featuring: \n\nBrendan Walsh\, Making Waves director of photography/editor\nJessica Walsh\, Making Waves producer/writer\nBruce Caruso\, Perch America officer\, Wolf Lake walleye stocking project manager\n\nThrough the stories of scientists\, fishermen\, and conservation organizations\, Making Waves reveals how invasive species threaten native wildlife\, disrupt ecological balance\, and affect the region’s economy. The film also highlights the research and prevention efforts underway to combat these threats and what individuals can do to help protect the Great Lakes. \nFree; RSVP required. \nQuestions? Contact Lauren Edstrom\, development events manager\, at ledstrom@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \n \nMaking Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes is made possible in part by the Chicago Marine Heritage Society and its founding chairman\, Captain Dave Truitt; The Nature Conservancy\, with support from Fortune Brands Home & Security; and The BoatU.S. Foundation. Making Waves is fiscally sponsored by Chicago Filmmakers\, a 501(c)3 organization.  \nThe screening of the documentary Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes is underwritten by the DAVE TRUITT Historical Documentary Series.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-film-series-making-waves-battle-for-the-great-lakes/
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:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T203000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155732
CREATED:20261013T185239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T185545Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Chamber Music Immersive - Holiday Special: Brahms & Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-chamber-music-immersive-holiday-special-brahms-tchaikovsky/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Performance
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