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Lecture | The Guild

The Guild Presents | Sketching Emmett Till’s Legacy

Thu. Nov. 6, 10:00 AM

The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Margot McMahon, daughter of Franklin McMahon, the artist-reporter who sketched the trial of Till’s murderers for Life

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Drawing by Franklin McMahon of Moses Wright testifiying at Emmett Till trial.

OUT at CHM | Downtown LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour

11 East Ida B. Wells Dr 11 East Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago, IL

Join guide Mike McMains of Tours with Mike to discover Chicago’s hidden LGBTQIA+ stories from the 19th century to today while exploring the city’s downtown area.

OUT at CHM | Downtown LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour

11 East Ida B. Wells Dr 11 East Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago, IL

Join guide Mike McMains of Tours with Mike to discover Chicago’s hidden LGBTQIA+ stories from the 19th century to today while exploring the city’s downtown area.

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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