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Commemorative Day
At this family-focused celebration of Dr. King’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights, enjoy hands-on activities and learn how to become more civically engaged in your community.
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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.
Inspired by buttons featured in Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s, members are invited to a lecture and button-making workshop led by Chicago-based artist, educator, and curator Juarez Hawkins.
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 CHM's Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
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 CHM's Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
Stories are always better when shared! Whether you are a professional tour operator, group planner, or you simply have a lot of friends and family, we have an experience for you. Customized itineraries, Museum tours, and city tours are just some of the ways in which we can specialize your group’s visit.
Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago’s first “L” cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park’s lush gardens. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories.
