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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion | Chicago Latina Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION:Mexican American and Puerto Rican women have long taken up the challenge to improve the lives of Chicagoans in the city’s Latino/a/x communities. Hear from the coeditors of Chicago Latina Trailblazers: Testimonios of Political Activism as they present testimonies by Latina leaders: \n\nDr. Rita D. Hernández\, former instructor of education and human development at Texas A&M University\, Corpus Christi\nLeticia Villarreal Sosa\, associate dean for research and faculty development and a professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley\nElena R. Gutiérrez\, associate professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the Department of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago.\n\nFrom the 1960s through today\, these trailblazers shaped Latina Chicago history\, advanced agendas\, built institutions\, forged alliances\, and created essential resources that Latino/a/x communities lacked. Time and again\, they found themselves the first Latina to hold their post or part of the first Latino/a/x institution of its kind. Just as often\, early grassroots efforts to address issues affecting themselves\, their families\, and their neighborhoods grew into larger endeavors. Their experiences ranged from public schools to healthcare to politics to broadcast media\, and each woman’s story shows how her work changed countless lives and still reverberates across the entire city. \nAn eyewitness view of an unknown history\, Chicago Latina Trailblazers reveals the vision and passion that fueled a group of women in the vanguard of reform. \nA moderated Q&A will follow the panel discussion.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/panel-discussion-chicago-latina-trailblazers/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Chamber Music Immersive for Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening where music meets fashion history. With a theme based on our latest costume exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective\, enjoy musical pieces by Astor Piazzolla\, William Grant Still\, and Clarice Assad as images of historical fashions are projected on the walls of the venue. \nThe event features world-renowned musicians: \n\nClarice Assad\, Grammy Award–nominated composer\, pianist\, vocalist\, and educator\nCalum Cook\, principal cellist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago\, lecturer at the Bienen School of Music\, Northwestern University\, and cellist of the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians\nChristopher Guzman\, Professor of Piano at the Bienen School of Music\, Northwestern University\nPhilippe Quint\, Grammy Award–nominated violinist\n\n$45; $25 members \n  \nSCHEDULE\n6:00 p.m. – Reception\n7:00–8:00 p.m. – Concert\n8:30 p.m. – Evening concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-chamber-music-immersive-for-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T135000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective-3-18-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T135000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
CREATED:20250314T162852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T162852Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective-3-20-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Chicago History Museum by honoring women in the arts. The day includes family-friendly arts activities highlighting women in history\, musical performances by local women singers\, interpreter-led gallery tours\, and more!  \nIncluded with general admission.   \nSchedule\n11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Arts & Crafts for Social Change  \nArts and crafts can serve as an important vehicle for self-expression and to promote social change. Join us for this family-friendly activity including activities for young folks from early childhood on up!   \n1:00–2:00 p.m. – Musical Performance by Amy Lowe   \nVocalist and musician Amy Lowe brings a collection of songs written by some of the most powerful and influential singers and songwriters of our time\, such as Joni Mitchell\, Nina Simone\, Bette Midler\, Deitra Farr\, Mercedes Sosa as well as some of her own original compositions. \n2:00–3:00 p.m. – HERstory Musical Performance   \nChicago cabaret artists Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson salute the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions—going where no woman had gone before—and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts” with their HERstory Musical Show!   \nWith songs by Harold Arlen\, Stephen Schwartz\, Dolly Parton\, Tom Lehrer\, Kander & Ebb\, and Sara Bareilles\, among others\, Anita and Catherine share inspiring stories of amazing women and their trailblazing triumphs. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-womens-history-month-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161815Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition\, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-chicago-crossroads-of-america-3-26-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T135000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
CREATED:20250314T162120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T162120Z
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SUMMARY:Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition\, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/public-gallery-tour-dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective-3-27-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
CREATED:20250313T211509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T212553Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour
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URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-chicago-interfaith-trolley-tour/
LOCATION:American Islamic College\, 640 W Irving Park Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Educator Workshop | Examining "Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till"
DESCRIPTION:In 1955\, the murder of Emmett Till and the criminal trial of his murderers sparked the Civil Rights Movement. \nDesigned for middle and high school educators\, this workshop explores our exhibition Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till and its themes. Dr. Christopher Benson\, a journalist\, lawyer\, professor at Northwestern University\, and Till historian\, will share his research and writing that examine the historical significance of the murder of Emmett Till. He has coauthored books with Till’s mother\, Mamie Till-Mobley\, and Till’s cousin Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. CHM educators will demonstrate a classroom activity based on the courtroom drawings from the trial by artist Franklin McMahon\, which are part of a classroom resource packet for participants. \nFree; advance reservations required. Recommended for educators of grades 7–12. 3 PD hours. \nWhat happened to Emmett Till is a difficult part of US history\, and Injustice uses photographs\, drawings\, and first-hand accounts from the time to demonstrate the impacts that systemic racism\, inequality\, and anti-Blackness can have on Black lives. Please consider your needs as you register for this workshop.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/educator-workshop-examining-injustice-the-trial-for-the-murder-of-emmett-till/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T140922Z
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SUMMARY:Urban History Seminar | “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:The Urban History Seminar series feature a scholarly presentation followed by lively discussion. Dr. Elena Gonzales\, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice\, Rebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\, and Jojo Galvan\, CHM Digital Humanities Fellow\, will discuss the Museum’s ongoing project and upcoming exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago. \nLatine folks make up nearly a third of the population of the area. Even the term “Latino” became popular through Mexicans and Puerto Ricans collaborating here. Gonzales and Coffman will discuss how Aquí en Chicago celebrates the historically persistent cultural presence of Chicago’s Latine communities. Learn about the project’s workshops\, oral history interviews\, and the exhibition opening this fall. \nRSVP required. This in-person session is free of charge and includes complimentary coffee and tea\, a 10% discount at the North & Clark Café\, and free admission to the Museum. We would greatly appreciate a donation to the Museum in any amount. \nThe Urban History Seminars have been generously underwritten by the Chicago History Museum since 1983.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/urban-history-seminar-aqui-en-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Urban History Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20250303T203623Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series: Lincoln is Crying
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE screening of LINCOLN IS CRYING: The Grifters\, Grafters & Governors of Illinois\, a scathing—and funny—indictment of politics in the “Land of Lincoln.” The documentary is a timely cautionary tale from filmmakers John Davies and Brian Kallies that presents a humorous and sad look at the pervasive\, deep-rooted culture of political corruption in Illinois. Come see what Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune calls “A comedic look at the corruption that stains Illinois and Chicago.” \nA panel discussion moderated by reporter Mike Flannery will follow the screening\, featuring: \n\nMedia consultant Delmarie Cobb\nLincoln is Crying executive producer\, writer\, and director John Davies\nBetter Government Association president and CEO David Greising\nChicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt\n\nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule \n12:30 p.m. – Reception\n1:00 p.m. – Film Screening\n2:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion\n  \nLINCOLN IS CRYING and the Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series are underwritten exclusively by CAPTAIN DAVE’S FOUNDATION \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112  \nParking is available in the CHM lot at 1730 N. Stockton Dr. and may be validated for $10 at the Museum’s front desk. \nThe story behind Illinois’ corruption is told by a diverse group of journalists\, authors\, entertainers\, prosecutors\, defense attorneys and politicians\, including:  \n\n POLITICO reporters Natasha Korecki & Shia Kapos\n NPR/WBEZ political reporters Dave Mckinney & Claudia Morell\n Radio & podcast hosts Michael Medved\, Dan Proft\, Bruce Dumont & Garry Meier\n Chicago Sun-Times columnists Michael Sneed & Mary Mitchell\n Chicago Tribune columnists Rick Pearson & Jeff Coen\n Legendary Chicago television political reporters Andy Shaw & Walter Jacobson\n Democratic National Convention Press Secretary & Veteran Political Consultant Delmarie Cobb\n Public Policy Consultant & Chicago Mayoral candidate Amara Enyia\n Chicago-based journalists David Bernstein\, Jackie Serrato & Adeshina Emmanuel\n Former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick Collins & Randall Samborn\n Blagojevich Defense Attorneys Aaron Goldstein & Mike Ettinger\n Blagojevich trial jury foreman James Matsumoto & Blagojevich barber Peter Vodovoz\n The Second City V.P. Kelly Leonard & alumni David Pasquesi (Veep)\, Tim Kazurinsky (SNL) & Mike Hagerty (Curb Your Enthusiasm)\nAuthors and political commentators Dick Simpson & Rich Lindberg\n Musical groups The Chi-Town Kids & The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-historical-film-series-lincoln-is-crying/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
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SUMMARY:Costume Council Presents | FASHIONABLY (UN)DRESSED: An Evening with Fashion Artist Donald Robertson
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Donald Robertson\, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media. As a frequent collaborator with high-end clothing brands\, he’ll explore how fashion and visual art can inspire one another. Engaging dialogue with designer Alessandra Branca and an unveiling of Robertson’s custom collaboration for the Costume Council will make for an evening to remember. \n“Drawbertson\,” as his Instagram followers know him\, is a painter and illustrator recognized for his signature flashy and irreverent pieces. He rose to fame through his popular Instagram (@drawbertson) account and was subsequently recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and nominated for “Instagrammer of the Year” in 2014.  \nRobertson began his career as a creative in the world of high fashion for MAC cosmetics. He then went on to launch Marie Claire and redesigned Cosmopolitan magazine. After serving as creative director for the Estée Lauder Companies\, Robertson began his career as a fine artist\, commanding his unique blend of wit and charm. His latest art book\, SOFA KING GREAT\, features 400 pages of paintings\, sculptures\, and musings that celebrate Robertson’s fashionable and well-traveled world.  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – VIP book signing & meet-and-greet\n6:00 p.m. – Reception\n6:30 p.m. – Presentation begins\n7:30 p.m. – Presentation ends\n8:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nHonorary Co-Chairs\nAlessandra Branca & Kimberly Gieske Robertson \nCo-chairs\nBlythe Lee\, Maggie M. Morgan\, & Karen Peters \nTicket | $150\nGeneral admission to program \nPop Art Ticket | $250\nVIP reception with artist Donald Robertson \nArtist’s Circle (includes book) | $500\nSOFA KING GREAT art book by Donald Robertson and VIP reception with artist Donald Robertson\nBook includes 400 pages of art and retails for $300 \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/costume-council-presents-an-evening-with-donald-robertson/
LOCATION:The Arts Club of Chicago\, 201 E Ontario St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Breaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts\, join us for a panel talk that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. The lack of community space is a pervasive issue that is impacting the breaking scene in this city and elsewhere\, and our panelists will discuss how gentrification has impacted breakers\, and how the scene is working to break new ground and find spaces to safely perform. \nJenna Pollack\, principal of Solidarity Works LLC\, moderates a panel discussion featuring: \n\nJustin “Facts” Gray\, breakdancer and art specialist at 1213 Arts\nKen Swift\, breakdancer and educator\nCJ Williams\, educator\, breakdancer/b-boy\, and artist\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by an optional dance workshop by Ken Swift for $15\, payable via cash or Zelle at the door. \nFree; RSVP required. \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \nThis event is the final installment in the three-part series “Breaking It Down: The History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago\,” exploring Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture.\n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-breaking-ground-exploring-space-for-breaking-in-chicago/
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:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
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SUMMARY:Renewed Hope Colloquium | Sacred Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\, leads discussion on the role the church has played in civil/human rights within society and Chicago at the Renewed Hope Colloquium. \nThis program is free to the public\, no registration required. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/renewed-hope-colloquium-sacred-spaces/
LOCATION:Renewed Hope United Methodist Church\, 3100 W. Wilson Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20250213T153042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T143920Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20250421T212711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181640Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors with a members-only tour of our Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail\, led by Vivant Gardening Services owner Kasey Eaves! Learn more about the trail’s history\, as well as its natural and historical features. \nFree; advance registration required. Please note that tickets are limited due to the nature of the event. \nPlease monitor your email inboxes on the day of the tour for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-garden-tour-july-8-morning/
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:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20250508T035554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T035554Z
UID:10000455-1752085800-1752085800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Love Affair(s)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-love-affairs/
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:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20250812T213142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T153554Z
UID:10000495-1761386400-1761408000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening | Aquí en Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of Aquí en Chicago! Enjoy live music\, check out community-based vendors and organizations\, engage in arts activations\, listen to public talks\, and go on curator-led tours. \nIncluded with general admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Film Screenings \n1st floor\, Robert R. McCormick Theater \n11:00–11:45 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions   \n\nElena Gonzales\, PhD\, Lead Curator of Aquí en Chicago  \n\n\nEster Trujillo\, PhD\, Aquí en Chicago Community Advisory Committee member \n\n\nLilia Fernández\, PhD\, Aquí en Chicago Community Awareness Council member \n\n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Make-and-Take Arts Activities for All Ages \nLed by teaching artist Chava Mancera. 1st floor\, Guild Conference Room \n12:00–1:00 p.m. – Presentation and Gallery Tour \nJoin us for a presentation by Aquí en Chicago summer 2025 interns\, followed by a tour of Chicago: Crossroads of America. 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n12:00–3:00 p.m. – In-Gallery Curator Interpreters of Aquí en Chicago  \n\nElena Gonzales\, PhD\, Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice \n\n\nJojo Galván Mora\, Digital Humanities Fellow \n\n\nRebekah Coffman\, Curator of Religion and Community History\n\n1:00–1:30 p.m. – Presentation and Performance by the Kichwa Community of Chicago. 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n1:30–2:30 p.m. – Dance Performance by Ballet Folklórico de Chicago. 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room \n3:00–4:00 p.m. – Musical Performance by Escuelita Bombera de Corazón. 2nd floor\, Morse Genius Chicago Room 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/exhibition-opening-aqui-en-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251208T220652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T220652Z
UID:10000550-1768503600-1768507200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Partner Event | Chicago Urban History Seminar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/virtual-partner-event-chicago-urban-history-seminar-1-15/
LOCATION:Zoom\, from anywhere
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251114T033822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215055Z
UID:10000537-1768816800-1768838400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIncluded with admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \nSchedule\n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Freedom Song Sing-Along with Lenny Marsh and Friends \nLenny Marsh and Friends return to CHM to lead us through a musical performance of songs inspired by the Civil Rights Movement. Come sing and dance along with the band and have your voices heard! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Button Making for Justice \nJoin us to create your own buttons to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and the continuing push for a more just and equitable society. Wear your button with pride as you explore our exhibitions and other programming throughout the day! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Make-n-Take Arts: Printmaking with Purpose with Jomo Cheatham \nChicago-based artists like Dr. Margaret Burroughs and Carlos Cortez have used various types of printmaking to create socially conscious and culturally meaningful pieces of art that speak to the needs and histories of many different groups of people. \nJoin teaching artist and practitioner Jomo Cheatham as he leads you through making your own prints. Using a variety of simple tools\, design your own image\, and Jomo will transfer it onto cardstock. Once the ink has dried\, you can take your creation home and make more prints on your own! \n12:00–1:00 p.m. – Public Talk – Dr. Elizabeth Todd-Breland \nHear from Dr. Elizabeth Todd-Breland of the University of Illinois Chicago\, whose research and teaching focuses on 20th-century US urban and social history\, African American history\, and the history of education. Her work also explores interdisciplinary issues related to racial and economic inequality\, public policy\, neighborhood transformation\, education policy\, and civic engagement. \n12:00–2:00 p.m. – Poems While You Wait \nFounded in 2011 by Dave Landsberger\, Kathleen Rooney\, and Eric Plattner\, Poems While You Wait is a collective of poets and their manual typewriters whose mission is to appear around the city in public places to provide patrons with a magical\, unexpected\, unpretentious\, and decontextualized encounter with poetry. Visitors provide the poets with a subject and will receive their own unique hand-typed poem in minutes! No requested topic is too big or too small\, too funny or too sad\, too silly or too serious. \n1:00–2:30 p.m. – Lawndale King Staged Reading \nCollaboraction Theatre will present a free staged reading of Lawndale King\, Willie Round’s powerful new play about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s time living in Chicago’s North Lawndale community. Legendary Chicago director and filmmaker Pemon Rami will direct the reading and join Round for a post-show discussion. \nLawndale King revives the chapter in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life in 1966 when he moved his family to live in an apartment in North Lawndale on Chicago’s West Side. Gripping scenes and vivid community voices tell the intertwined stories of activists\, families\, slumlords\, gangs\, pastors and neighborhood youth\, revealing the tension\, hope\, and courage that defined one of King’s most dangerous missions – joining the Chicago Freedom Movement to fight discriminatory housing practices. Intimate and sweeping\, Lawndale King showcases Chicago’s West Side as a battleground for justice\, capturing the humanity\, humor\, fear\, and resilience of a community standing at the crossroads of change. \n2:30–3:00 p.m. – Lawndale King Panel Discussion
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251117T214457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T162030Z
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SUMMARY:The Guild Presents | This Too Shall Burn: America in the Age of Wood
DESCRIPTION:The United States has been\, historically\, a land of trees. This made its built environment thoroughly wooden and\, consequently\, alarmingly combustible. In the same way that fossil fuels are today the source of our abundance but also the cause of increasingly destructive climate disasters\, wood was the source of US abundance and the cause of constant\, harrowing fires. \nThe Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to brunch and a lecture by Daniel Immerwahr\, author and Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities at Northwestern University\, on how those hair-raising fires have shaped—or scarred—the American past. \nFire Sponsor – 2 tickets\, $250. \nIndividual Ticket – 1 ticket\, $90. \nQuestions? Contact Eva Rachau\, director of development\, at rachau@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2116.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-guild-presents-this-too-shall-burn-america-in-the-age-of-wood/
LOCATION:Saddle & Cycle Club\, 900 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T144500
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251204T171810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T171810Z
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SUMMARY:Visita guiada con uno de los conservadores de “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:Las comunidades latinas se han establecido en Chicago desde el siglo XIX. Sus descendientes han continuado con este legado\, protegiendo las herencias y tradiciones culturales latinas. Hoy se mantienen firmes ante sistemas y políticas de opresión\, y permanecen Aquí en Chicago. \nAcompáñanos en recorridos guiados por los conservadoresde nuestra nueva exposición\, Aquí en Chicago\, como parte de tu visita al Chicago History Museum en las siguientes fechas. Habrá recorridos en inglés y en español.  Este recorrido será en español\, pero hay recorridos en inglés disponibles en otras fechas. \nDurante estos recorridos de 45 minutos\, aprenderás más sobre las comunidades latinas de Chicago y sus historias en la ciudad\, desde los primeros en llegar a fines del siglo XIX hasta el presente\, todo a través de la perspectiva de los expertos que diseñaron esta innovadora exposición para el CHM! \nLa visita comienza en la entrada de Aquí en Chicago. Incluido en la entrada general. Se requiere confirmación de asistencia. 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/visita-guiada-con-uno-de-los-conservadores-de-aqui-en-chicago-1-27/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251208T225910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T174444Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Coffee with a Curator
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation with Rebekah Coffman\, Curator of Religion and Community History! Learn about her work at CHM\, such as our ongoing Chicago Sacred Initiative. \nFree for members; RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-coffee-with-a-curator-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:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20260202T191346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161458Z
UID:10000573-1770123600-1770127200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. Their descendants have actively carried on and protected Latino/a/e cultural heritages and traditions. Today they stand firm in the face of systems and policies of oppression and remain Here in Chicago—Aquí en Chicago. \nJoin us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago\, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities and their histories in the city\, starting with the earliest arrivals in the late 1800s\, all through the lens of experts who curated this groundbreaking exhibition! This tour will be in English. \nMeet at the entrance of Aquí en Chicago. \nIncluded with general admission. RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/curator-led-gallery-tour-of-aqui-en-chicago-2-3/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T144500
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20260202T195823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161528Z
UID:10000574-1770731100-1770734700@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. Their descendants have actively carried on and protected Latino/a/e cultural heritages and traditions. Today they stand firm in the face of systems and policies of oppression and remain Here in Chicago—Aquí en Chicago. \nJoin us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago\, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities and their histories in the city\, starting with the earliest arrivals in the late 1800s\, all through the lens of experts who curated this groundbreaking exhibition! This tour will be in English. \nMeet at the entrance of Aquí en Chicago. \nIncluded with general admission. RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/curator-led-gallery-tour-of-aqui-en-chicago-2-10/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251114T033953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T215102Z
UID:10000538-1771239600-1771254000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Commemorative Day | Presidents’ Day
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, the Chicago History Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by asking questions about our nation’s democracy in progress. All of our commemorative days will center questions of civic engagement and democracy in action. \nThis Presidents’ Day\, we’re focusing on how you can become a more engaged community member. Through a variety of interactive activities\, learn new ways to create a stronger community and engage one another through conversation and action to promote positive social change. Be sure to check out our US at 250 installations in the lobby! \nIncluded with admission\, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. \nSchedule\n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. \nThe Art of Leadership\nCampaign buttons and signs have a long history of successfully—and sometimes unsuccessfully—promoting political campaigns. Make your own campaign buttons and signs and show your friends and family why you would make a great leader! \nWriting for Change: Letters to the President\nCalling and writing to your elected officials is an important way to make your voice heard. Whether you want to see change or to celebrate successes\, politicians need to hear from their constituents like you! Join other CHM visitors and write a letter to President Donald J. Trump. Afterward\, all letters will be mailed to the White House. \nCommunity Response Activity: “If I Were President . . .”\nIf you were president\, what would you do for the nation’s people? What policies would you implement to make life better for everyone? What sorts of actions help us all achieve “a more perfect union”? For this activity\, you’ll respond to these questions and more on a public whiteboard for others to read\, support\, and find inspiration. Share your ideas with others about how we can achieve “Life\, Liberty\, and the pursuit of Happiness” for all! \n1:00–2:00 p.m. \nInteractive Workshop: “What Matters Most to You? Unlocking Your Civic Journey”\nLed by the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) at the University of Illinois Chicago\, this workshop is a unique opportunity to learn more about civic engagement\, find your civic voice\, and understand the impact individuals have in shaping their futures and our communities. Through small group conversations and a civic engagement activity\, learn why civic learning and democratic education are important and how they can lead to civic action.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-presidents-day-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T144500
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20260202T200957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161553Z
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SUMMARY:Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. Their descendants have actively carried on and protected Latino/a/e cultural heritages and traditions. Today they stand firm in the face of systems and policies of oppression and remain Here in Chicago—Aquí en Chicago. \nJoin us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago\, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities and their histories in the city\, starting with the earliest arrivals in the late 1800s\, all through the lens of experts who curated this groundbreaking exhibition! This tour will be in English. \nMeet at the entrance of Aquí en Chicago. \nIncluded with general admission. RSVP required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/curator-led-gallery-tour-of-aqui-en-chicago-2-16/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Gallery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20251231T155911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T204747Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Film Series - “Phunny Business: A Black Comedy”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of Phunny Business: A Black Comedy\, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jeanne Sparrow featuring: \n\nJohn Davies\, director\nRaymond Lambert\, producer\nKnowledge Beckom\, comedy promoter\n\nPhunny Business: A Black Comedy chronicles the rise and fall of the South Side Chicago based club All Jokes Aside™\, which for a decade\, was the preeminent Black Comic showcase in the United States. This mostly unheralded “star factory” impacted US pop culture in a huge way\, giving early exposure and early paychecks to major talent. The artists haven’t forgotten “the best little club no one ever heard of” and have been sitting down in front of our cameras to share their memories and relive the glory days of All Jokes Aside™. Using stills\, archival performance footage and interviews\, Phunny Business: A Black Comedy chronicles the rise and fall of All Jokes Aside™ and salutes the legendary showcase for its major contribution to comedy history. \nFree; RSVP required. \nThe screening of the documentary Phunny Business: A Black Comedy is underwritten by the DAVE TRUITT Historical Documentary Series. \nQuestions? Contact Eric Miller\, development coordinator\, at miller@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2110. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-film-series-phunny-business-a-black-comedy/
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:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260906T182434
CREATED:20260211T150041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T221521Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Full Spectrum Features’ latest short docudrama\, Enough\, will be featured at Chicago’s Day of Remembrance 2026\, an annual gathering that marks the signing of Executive Order 9066 and honors the many generations shaped by Japanese American incarceration. Rooted in the decades-long history of the Japanese American Redress Movement—from the lead-up to the 1981 Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) hearings through the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988—the film turns to community memory and testimony to ask what it takes to confront harm honestly and pursue repair over time. \nFollowing the screening\, a panel of community members and practitioners will reflect on how the legacies of Redress speak to present-day struggles around state violence\, surveillance\, and displacement: \n\nRebecca Ozaki – Yonsei\, granddaughter of a CWRIC testifier\nMary Samson – Sansei\, Redress organizer\nDr. Britt Dantley – family therapist and clinician\nBrian Tee – director and actor\nScott Sakiyama – attorney and anti-ICE advocate\n\nTogether\, they will consider how practices of storytelling\, accountability\, and care can interrupt repeating patterns of removal and state violence—both within families and across communities. \nThe program invites attendees to think with the panel about what “enough” looks like when it comes to justice: How do we honor the labor of those who fought for Redress while recognizing what remains unfinished? How can we speak with urgency about current harms without losing sight of the slow work of healing across generations? A guided discussion will offer space for reflection\, questions\, and shared commitments to ongoing community care. \nThis program is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 1:00 pm\, and a brief reception will follow the program from 3:30—4:00 pm. Due to limited seating\, advanced registration is highly encouraged. \nThis event is sponsored by Full Spectrum Features\, Chicago Japanese American Council\, Japanese American Citizens League – Chicago Chapter\, Chicago Japanese American Historical Society\, Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago\, and Japanese American Service Committee. \nSchedule\n1:00 p.m. – Doors open\n2:00 p.m. – Program\n3:30 p.m. – Reception (water\, coffee\, tea)\n4:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nAbout the Film\nEnough intertwines the journeys of two determined young women\, separated by time but united by purpose: Ashley\, a biracial student frustrated by the societal controversies and erasure of racial justice efforts in the present day\, and Erika\, a Japanese American teenager in 1981 whose father\, Brian Takakura (played by Tee)\, a reserved and reluctant attorney\, is drawn into a landmark reparations hearing for World War II incarceration survivors. \nAs Ashley discovers Erika’s story in the archives of her school library\, she is pulled into a forgotten past—where the Japanese American community\, fractured by differing strategies and scars\, comes together in a last push for redress. With pressure mounting from younger activists\, traditional community leaders\, and his own daughter\, Brian must decide whether to speak from legal logic or personal truth. What follows is a powerful reckoning: revealing the lingering trauma of incarceration\, the generational cost of silence\, and the courage it takes to break it. \nContent Advisory: This film has dialogue that references alcoholism and domestic violence.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/day-of-remembrance-2026/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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