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SUMMARY:Member Event | Members’ Open House
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe North & Clark Café and Museum Store will also be open for members and Historical Alliance to redeem their Double Discount Week perks. \nMuseum staff will lead exclusive experiences in behind-the-scenes areas. We will offer tickets to these experiences on a first-come\, first-served basis at the event. \nFree; advance registration required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-members-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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SUMMARY:Members’ Double Discount Week
DESCRIPTION:For one week\, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café. Now is the perfect time to buy a gift for the grad in your life\, get an early start on shopping for Father’s Day\, or finally grab a copy of the Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective catalogue.    \nShopping for someone with a sweet tooth? Pick up some Hojarasca® Cookies\, which are exclusive to CHM! 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/members-double-discount-week-5-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | A Historical Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:The dramatic silhouettes of the 1890s were an exciting turning point in fashion history\, and we’re bringing them back for one night only! \nPresented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society\, members are invited to this historical fashion show that brings 1890s fashion to life. Learn from Chicago Historical Costume Society president Marissa Croft\, PhD\, about the styles of that decade\, as well as developments in the garment industry such as industrialization and workers’ rights. Abakanowicz Research Center associate Annika Kohrt will also introduce a special set of paper dolls from the Costume Research Collection\, which inspired our models’ runway looks\, as well as a new digital dress-up game that members will be among the first to play. \nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – Doors open\n6:00 p.m. – Lecture begins\n6:45 p.m. – Fashion show begins\n7:00 p.m. – Audience Q&A with makers of the outfits\n7:30 p.m. – Evening concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-a-historical-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Alliance,Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T193000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Sanborn Map Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC) on an exploration of the past using CHM’s Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.  \nPlease note that there are limited spots available for this event due to space restrictions in the ARC. We highly encourage that you register only if you are available on the evening of the event. \nThis event is on-site at the Abakanowicz Research Center\, where we require visitors to wear masks. If you do not bring your own mask\, one will be provided for you. \nFree\, RSVP required. Limited spots per workshop. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-sanborn-map-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231741
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather on February 12\, this event has been postponed. We will reach out to those registered directly. \nCHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC) on an exploration of the past using CHM’s Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.  \nPlease note that there are limited spots available for this event due to space restrictions in the ARC. We highly encourage that you register only if you are available on the evening of the event. \nThis event is on-site at the Abakanowicz Research Center\, where we require visitors to wear masks. If you do not bring your own mask\, one will be provided for you. \nFree\, RSVP required. Limited spots per workshop. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-sanborn-map-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T193000
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Designing for Change Button Workshop with Juarez Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to a lecture and button-making workshop led by Chicago-based artist\, educator\, and curator Juarez Hawkins. Inspired by buttons featured in Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\, design your own button as you learn more about the role of buttons in the social movements of this period. \nFree; RSVP required \n  \nThank you to our Designing for Change sponsors\n \nTerra Foundation for American Art – Lead Sponsor\nDesigning for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s is part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. \nDesigning for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. \n \nIllinois Office of Tourism – Lead Sponsor\n \nTAWANI Foundation – Presenting Sponsor\n\nNational Endowment for the Arts – Presenting Sponsor\nEstablished in part by the Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust and the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust\, the Exhibition Innovation Fund has provided additional funding for Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-button-workshop-with-juarez-hawkins/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T191500
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Historical Alliance & All Star Member Stacks Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historical Alliance supporters and All Star members are invited to join CHM technical services librarian Brigid Crawley for a tour of the Abakanowicz Research Center’s stacks. After the tour\, a small sample of our collections items will be on display for an exclusive\, one-night-only viewing. \nThis behind-the-scenes experience will be on-site at the Abakanowicz Research Center (ARC). Please note that masks are required in the ARC. If you do not bring your own mask\, one will be provided for you upon your arrival. \nRSVP required; spots limited due to space restrictions.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/historical-alliance-all-star-member-stacks-tour/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Alliance,Member Event
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