John Kikulski and the Labor Movement
To mark Labor Day 2023, CHM editor Heidi Samuelson writes about Polish-born John Kikulski, a Chicago labor leader in the early twentieth century. You can see more about Kikulski in … Learn More
Tag: Polish Chicago history
Poland’s Independent Presence at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
At the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition (WCE), Polish Chicagoans supported their homeland‘s participation despite colonizing empires, mainly Russia and Germany, resisting an independent Polish presence. Polish artists, musicians, and industrialists … Learn More
Exhibiting a Post-World War II Wedding Dress
In this blog post, mount maker Michael Hall writes about preparing a wedding gown with a poignant backstory for display in Back Home: Polish Chicago. Front view of Jane Wyrwa’s … Learn More
Wesołego Alleluja: Holy Week and Easter in Chicago’s Polish Catholic Community
CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman talks about the significance of Easter and shares a brief history of Chicago’s Polish Catholic community. Easter Service at Holy Trinity … Learn More