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Bus Tour | City Tour

Bus Tour | North by Northwest: Infamous Places in the Land Approaching O'Hare

Sat. Oct. 18, 10:00 AM

Delve into Chicago’s crime history with Richard Lindberg, author of the best-selling Return to the Scene of the Crime: A Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago (1999).

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Walking Tour – Lincoln Park

Walking Tour | Lincoln Park’s Lost History   

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

On this walking tour guide and researcher Tony Szabelski, explore the park’s history from the Couch Tomb to the tragic deaths along the High Bridge and the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Content warning: Discussion of death by suicide in association with the High Bridge.

The Guild Presents | America 250: Humanities and History

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, history organizations are building understanding by presenting learning and engagement opportunities encouraging people of all ages … Learn More

Walking Tour – Pilsen Murals

Walking Tour | Pilsen Murals

National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL

Experience the grandness of Pilsen’s murals with poet and multidisciplinary artist Luis Tubens. The public art on railroad viaducts, buildings, and doors shows an evolution of the community’s Mexican identity, heritage, and activism.

Walking Tour – Bronzeville

Walking Tour | Bronzeville

SE corner of 35th Street and Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL

Author and historian Bernard Turner leads this walking tour that highlights Chicago’s most influential African Americans and their contributions to the city.

Partner Event | Inspired Generosity: Chicago Sacred Initiative

Impact House 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL

Join us as Rebekah Coffman, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History, and Romana Manzoor, Executive Vice President for Accreditation, Institutional Effectiveness, & Development for American Islamic College, discuss their collaborative work through CHM's Chicago Sacred Initiative and AIC's Hassan Institute for Interfaith Encounter.

SOLD OUT! Member Event | Glessner House Reception

Glessner House 1800 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, IL

CHM members are invited to travel back in time to Victorian-era Chicago through the rich history, art, and revolutionary architecture of the John J. Glessner House. The evening includes tours of select areas led by Glessner House executive director & curator William Tyre.

Experience History Together

Experience History Together

Adult Group Tours

Stories are always better when shared! Whether you are a professional tour operator, group planner, or you simply have a lot of friends and family, we have an experience for you. Customized itineraries, Museum tours, and city tours are just some of the ways in which we can specialize your group’s visit.

History Happy Hour 2/26/2019

Create Historic Moments

Create Historic Moments

Host an Event

Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago’s first “L” cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park’s lush gardens. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories.

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