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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-6-6-26/
LOCATION:Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T152745Z
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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 and the following Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. \nEvent Update: Due to popular interest\, this event will now conclude at 8:30 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. Following the discussion\, Will Quam will stay for a special book-signing* opportunity. We hope you’ll join us for the talk and the chance to meet the author afterward! \n*Limited copies of Fire and Clay are available for purchase in the Museum Store. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
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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-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000
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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 and 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 moderate 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:20260616T000230
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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-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:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260602T162136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T211844Z
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SUMMARY:Costume Council Annual Meeting | Exclusive Preview & Fall Exhibition Announcement
DESCRIPTION:During the annual meeting\, the Executive Committee of the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum will present a comprehensive overview of the past year and a preview of the exciting plans ahead. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to learn more about the Council’s work and see the meaningful impact their generous support has made on the costume collection we are all committed to preserving. \nFollowing the annual meeting\, guest curator Olivia Mahoney and CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor will offer members and guests a special first look at CHM’s highly anticipated fall exhibition—including the first public reveal of its title. \nThe exhibition will feature a remarkable selection of historic garments worn by George Washington\, John Adams\, and Abraham and Mary Lincoln\, all drawn from CHM’s costume collection. The exhibition explores the vital work of conservation and the ongoing effort to preserve these remarkable pieces for future generations—a mission at the heart of the Costume Council. \nThe exhibition will open to the public on October 24\, 2026. Costume Council members and their guests will enjoy an early celebration at the opening reception on Friday\, October 23\, 2026 — please save the date! \nCostume Council members: Please arrive at 5:30 p.m. as the annual meeting starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy some drinks and light bites prior to the meeting. \nGuests and friends: You’re warmly welcome to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the presentation. \nSchedule\n6:00 p.m. – Annual meeting business (Costume Council members only)\n6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Olivia Mahoney and Jessica Pushor\n7:15 p.m. – Closing Reception
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/costume-council-annual-meeting-exclusive-preview-fall-exhibition-announcement/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T210000
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SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | A Celebration of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:The Guild of the Chicago History Museum warmly welcomes you to A Celebration of Liberty featuring award-winning filmmaker  Sarah Botstein and WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. This not-to-be-missed event is in anticipation of the grand reopening of our Facing Freedom exhibition on July 4\, 2026. \nCocktail attire – Revolutionary garb optional. Questions? Contact Kimberly Bill\, Development Events Manager\, at (312) 799–2112 or kbill@chicagohistory.org  \nTickets\n$5\,000 Star-Spangled Benefactor | Premium Table for 10\nIncluding Pre-Gala Exclusive Champagne Reception plus Private Tour of the new exhibition for 10 \n$2\,500 Broad Stripes Sponsor | Four Tickets\nIncluding Pre-Gala Exclusive Champagne Reception plus Private Tour of the new exhibition for 4 \n$500 Bright Stars Benefactor | One Ticket\nIncluding Pre-Gala Exclusive Champagne Reception plus Private Tour of the new exhibition for 4 \n$350 Individual Patriot | One Ticket \nUnable to join us? Support the Guild with a gift. \n Make a Gift\n\nSchedule\n6:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception\n7:00 p.m. – Conversation with Sarah Botstein and Geoffrey Baer\n8:15 p.m. – Seated dinner \nCelebration Co-Chairs:\nConnie Barkley & Erica Meyer \nCommittee Members:\nMelissa Babcock\, Rebecca Bathke\, Darcy Evon\, Rhonda Marcucci\, Lynn Orschel\, Scottie Perry\, Sally Sprowl \nHonorary Chair:\nLiz Stiffel
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-guild-presents-a-celebration-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185336Z
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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-6-20-26/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T123000
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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-6-20-26/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Art\, 1852 W. 19th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T195306Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Season 2026 | Civic Day - June 20
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders\, artists\, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day\, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters \nWant to learn more about voting in Chicago? Need to register to vote in Illinois? Come speak with the amazing volunteers from League of Women Voters about the importance of voting and civic life and register to vote on-site! 2nd floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Balcony Gallery  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Hands-On History | Arts Activation with Chava Mancera  \nMake your own art with teaching artist Chava Mancera to celebrate civic action and the LGBTQIA+ community! Share your creations with other visitors or take it home to impress your friends and family. 1st floor\, Holleb Learning Center \n 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change \n1st floor\, Guild Conference Room \n2:00–3:00 p.m. – LGBTQIA+ Leadership: A Talk with Antonio King \nJoin us as we welcome Antonio King\, the City of Chicago’s first ever Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs\, as he discusses his experiences working with the city’s LGBTQIA+ community\, the importance of this landmark new role\, and the critical moment we are currently in as it impacts gender and sexual minorities locally and beyond. 1st floor\, Guild Conference Room
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-2026-civic-day-june-20/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260513T140541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140541Z
UID:10000640-1782043200-1782050400@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-6-21-26/
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:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260507T183927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T170238Z
UID:10000602-1782554400-1782561600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:OUT at CHM | South Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Trolley 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 practice democracy through their words and actions. \nWhen people think of Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ neighborhoods\, North Side areas like Northalsted (Boystown) and Andersonville often come to mind first. The city’s South Side\, however\, had lively LGBTQIA+ activity generations before any North Side neighborhood and frequently shaped culture across the nation. This tour with Mike McMains of Tours with Mike puts a spotlight on the South Loop’s and Bronzeville’s fascinating neighborhood evolutions along with their hidden LGBTQIA+ histories\, including the: \n\n“Mother of the Blues” and the “Godfather of House Music”\nDrag ball scene drawing diverse crowds from across the city\nFirst Black woman playwright to have a show on Broadway\nCity’s most notorious former vice districts\nLegendary sites shaping house music\n\nAttendees can enhance their tour experience by using their smartphones to view historical photographs related to the tour topics. \n$50\, $45 members \nTour runs approximately 90–120 minutes. This tour meets and ends in front of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL 60601. \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional but encouraged for our bus tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/trolley-tour-south-side-lgbtqia-stories-6-27-26/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Trolley Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260513T132013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185715Z
UID:10000634-1782554400-1782561600@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-6-27-26/
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:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260513T185532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185532Z
UID:10000647-1782554400-1782561600@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-6-27-26/
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:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260615T195527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T195734Z
UID:10000675-1782558000-1782572400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Civic Season 2026 | Civic Day - June 27
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders\, artists\, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day\, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \n  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters \nWant to learn more about voting in Chicago? Need to register to vote in Illinois? Come speak with the amazing volunteers from League of Women Voters to talk more about the importance of voting and civic life and register to vote on-site! 2nd floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Balcony Gallery \n  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Hands-On History – Arts Activation with Chava Mancera \nCome make your own art with teaching artist Chava Mancera to celebrate civic action and the nation’s Latino/a/e communities! Share your creations with other visitors or take it home to impress your friends and family. 1st floor\, Holleb Learning Center \n  \n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change  \nChicago has a long history of protest and civic action. Come contribute to this history by making your own art to let the public know what matters to you. There will be button making\, protest sign making\, and even a chance to write letters to local\, state\, and even federal elected officials! 1st floor\, Guild Conference Room \n  \n1:00–2:30 p.m. – | “Corridos of the Semiquincentennial: Voice of Courage and Hope” \nThis musical storytelling project developed by Sones de México Ensemble honors eight national heroes through the creation and performance of eight new traditional Mexican corridos. Corridos are epic ballads and heroic tales that date back to the 1840s. They narrate stories and celebrate remarkable acts of courage and defiance from a folk perspective. \nJoin us for a family-friendly presentation of these and other corridos\, narrated in Spanish and English by Juan Díes and members of the ensemble\, that combines live music\, storytelling\, projected visuals\, and audience interaction. \nThis program is sponsored by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts | America 250. \n  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Capstone Clique & West Side Love Map \nA Westside-based collaborative of local artists and community advocates\, Capstone Clique focuses on historic preservation of the West Side and the production of public-facing and interactive art\, building awareness and spreading appreciation for the Westside. In partnership with local organizations and CHM\, Capstone Clique developed monthly programs featuring the screening of their documentary Love Letter to the Westside\, the “West Side Love Map\,” an interactive mapping project to collect residents’ memories of key West Side places and spaces\, and an unfurling of West Side-focused materials from CHM’s collection. \nJoin us to see the amazing work this group has co-created with community members and engage in your own hands-on arts activities\, too! 1st floor\, Guild Conference Room \n  \nIn addition to this day’s full slate of programming\, CHM is excited to partner with Illinois Humanities\, the Illinois America 250 Commission\, and StoryCorps Studios to host the “Illinois Voices 240 Community Recording Day.” Come to CHM and record a time-capsule conversation with other Illinoisans. Let future generations know who you are\, what you care about\, and what you think is important about this moment in our country’s history. Recorded conversations will be archived at the Library of Congress! \nFor more information about this program\, visit this link.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-2026-civic-day-june-27/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260615T200155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T200155Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Season 2026 | Independence Day – July 4
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders\, artists\, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day\, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \n  \n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Arts and Crafts for Social Change  \nChicago has a long history of protest and civic action. Come contribute to this history by making your own art to let the public know what matters to you. There will be button making\, protest sign making\, and even a chance to write letters to local\, state\, and even federal elected officials! 2nd floor\, Elizabeth Morse Genius Room \nThen\, show off your patriotic spirit and come get your face painted by Party Picasso and Face Painting by Valery with Independence Day-themed designs! \n  \n10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Fun in the Sun Outdoor Activities \nJoin us for family-friendly games to kick the day off right! Great for young children and adults alike. Outdoor plaza\, east side of Museum \n  \n10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Reopening of Facing Freedom \nAs part of our US at 250 celebrations this year\, we’ve updated our longstanding exhibition Facing Freedom! Come explore this powerful exhibition that explores Chicago’s and the nation’s past\, asking the question: What can we do for freedom? 1st floor\, Facing Freedom \nWhile you explore the gallery\, join our museum educators for fun activities helping you consider the ways you can fight for freedom in your own lives and communities. \n  \n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Our 250th Wish Wall \nWhat is your wish for the nation’s future? Across the nation\, hundreds of communities in partnership with Made by Us are hosting Wish Walls to invite visions for our nation’s future. Let others know your wish by leaving a message on CHM’s digital Wish Wall. 1st floor\, Guild Gallery \n  \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Art as Civic Action | Arts Making with Chava Mancera \nWant to have your voice heard through art? What would you like political leaders to know your wishes for the nation’s birthday? Join Chava Mancera to create artistic responses celebrate the holiday and advocate for an even better future! 1st floor\, Holleb Learning Center \n  \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Freedom Song Sing Along with Lenny Marsh and Friends \nMusic has long been used to unite people. Connect with your fellow Chicagoans through songs of freedom led by Lenny Marsh and Friends! 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n  \n12:00–2:00 p.m. – Poems While You Wait  \nCome get your own\, unique poem typed in 10–15 minutes typed by a professional poet on a typewriter right in before your eyes! All poems are free and can be of any topic\, especially those related to civic engagement\, independence\, and justice for all. 2nd floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Balcony Gallery \nPoems While You Wait supports Rose Metal Press\, a 501(c)3 non-profit independent publisher of literary hybrid genres specializing in flash fiction and nonfiction; prose poetry; novels-in-verse or book-length linked poems; and more! \n  \n1:00–2:00 p.m. – US at 250 Trivia \nWhat do you know about the nation’s history? Test your knowledge with trivia celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Individuals or small groups are welcome\, and there will be prizes for the top winners! 1st floor\, Robert R. McCormick Theater
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-2026-independence-day-july-4/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260522T210916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T211108Z
UID:10000662-1782565200-1782570600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening | The Three Urns (2026)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-the-three-urns/
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:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260507T190848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192709Z
UID:10000603-1782648000-1782655200@www.chicagohistory.org
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-6-28-26/
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:20260701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260526T152755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153147Z
UID:10000669-1782894600-1783011600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:2026 NCSS TPS Methods Academy - Midwest
DESCRIPTION:The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is proud to invite methods professors\, doctoral students\, and classroom teachers to a special free professional learning institute this summer! Educators will engage in inquiry using the C3 Framework and the Library of Congress’ digital primary sources at CHM on July 1‒2\, 2026. \nThe NCSS Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Methods Academy Institute brings together social studies methods professors\, pre-service\, and in-service teachers to pilot chapters from the newly released set of methods texts\, Teaching with Primary Sources to Prepare Students for College\, Career\, and Civic Life. Participants will have the opportunity to join a cohort of educators to develop and publish model curriculum inquiries that can be adapted for their methods courses and classroom curricula\, using these free online texts and other Library of Congress resources. \n \nAgenda\nWednesday\, July 1 (8:30 a.m.‒5:00 p.m. CT): a high-level overview of the project\, introduction of sample chapters from the methods text for instructional use with pre-service teachers\, and in-depth how-to teach with primary sources for the Library of Congress using the online methods text under development \nThursday\, July 2 (8:30 a.m.‒5:00 p.m. CT): construct model curriculum inquiries using text chapters on how to teach with primary sources from the Library’s vast digital collections \nAttendees will:\n\nReceive an in-depth\, high-level overview of the published texts\nExplore the instructional use for curriculum integration\nConstruct social studies inquiries using digital primary sources from the Library of Congress\nGet a certificate of completion for your time
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/2026-ncss-tps-methods-academy-midwest/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260608T181109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T151352Z
UID:10000672-1783101600-1783108800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Member Event | Preview of "Facing Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:CHM members are invited to an exclusive preview of the newly refreshed Facing Freedom exhibition before it opens to the public! \nThis reimagined permanent exhibition has been updated to include stories and perspectives that more fully reflect the diverse communities that have shaped our city and driven meaningful change. Be among the first to experience new interactive features and discover two brand-new stories that deepen and expand the exhibition’s impact. \nThe evening includes special presentations from key Museum staff who played a vital role in the refresh\, including Peter T. Alter\, the Gary T. Johnson Chief Historian and Director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History. Gain unique behind-the-scenes insights into the research\, collaboration\, and vision behind the exhibition’s transformation. \nGuests will have time to explore Facing Freedom and all Museum exhibitions\, enjoy refreshments\, and celebrate this special reopening with fellow members. \nFree for members; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-preview-of-facing-freedom/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260507T165832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144555Z
UID:10000604-1783252800-1783260000@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-7-5-26/
LOCATION:Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Office\, 2418 South Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616
CATEGORIES:City Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260511T180904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T180904Z
UID:10000605-1783764000-1783769400@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-7-11-26/
LOCATION:Ciclo Urbano\, 2459 W. Division St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260513T192408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192408Z
UID:10000648-1783764000-1783771200@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-7-11-26/
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:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260511T181850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T181850Z
UID:10000606-1783765800-1783773000@www.chicagohistory.org
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. \n v
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-pilsen-murals-7-11-26/
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:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260522T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T211924Z
UID:10000663-1783774800-1783780200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening | Portrait of a Certain Orient (2024)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/film-screening-portrait-of-a-certain-orient/
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:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260513T132347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T132347Z
UID:10000635-1784368800-1784376000@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-7-18-26/
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:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T000230
CREATED:20260513T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192509Z
UID:10000649-1784368800-1784376000@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-7-18-26/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Tour,Walking Tour
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