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Bus Tour

SOLD OUT! Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas

Sat. Nov. 23, 10:00 AM

Join Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas on an engaging bus tour of key sites related to Emmett Till’s story here in Chicago, including Mamie Till-Mobley’s home and the Roberts Temple

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Teacher Workshop | Folded Map Project

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

In this interactive session with Tonika Lewis Johnson, discover how to center your students' experiences in Chicago to explore and understand the historical and contemporary forces that created and perpetuated racial segregation.

Historical Alliance & All Star Member Stacks Tour

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

Historical Alliance supporters and All Star members are invited to join CHM technical services librarian Brigid Crawley for a tour of the Abakanowicz Research Center’s stacks.

Commemorative Day | Native American Heritage Month

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

In commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for activities celebrating Native histories and the Indigenous peoples who continue to thrive in our city.

Guild Event | Holiday Party with The Dredge

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

The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an evening of good cheer with the Great Lakes Dredge and Philharmonic Society!

Members’ Double Discount Week

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

From Friday, December 6, through Friday, December 13, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!

Members’ Holiday Party

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

Get in the spirit of the Jazz Age at our annual Members’ Holiday Party!

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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