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Join CHM volunteer Carol Fitzgibbons to explore stories of recovery from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and when Old Town was the center of Chicago bohemianism in the 1960s and
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The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to celebrate the dazzling artistry, creativity, and cultural impact of drag in Chicago! The evening features a lively panel discussion emceed by Chicago nightlife entrepreneur Mark Liberson, music by Mister Wallace, and live drag performances, including a special tribute to iconic female impersonator Chilli Pepper.
The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a special talk by Liesl Olson, Director of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum and Professor of Art History and Museum Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, on the life and legacy of Jane Addams.
Presented by Magellan Arts in collaboration with the Chicago History Museum, the Chamber Music Immersive Series is back for its final concert this season! Made in America Gala is a celebration of the nation’s artistic voice, where classical music, jazz, and ragtime intertwine with dance, poetry, and storytelling in a powerful tribute to its cultural spirit.
Dive into the vibrant world of Chicago’s female jazz legends and feel the city’s rhythm come alive live and up close! This collaboration between the Chicago Jazz Alliance and Tammy McCann Presents showcases the city's local talent and the "unrelenting genius" of women who have helped build Chicago's unique jazz identity. Enjoy performances by Emma Dayhuff, Jo Ann Daugherty, Mayshell Morris, Meagan McNeal, and more!
CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with historian Dominic Pacyga on his newest book, Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine.
In this workshop, educator Anton Miglietta describes how his students’ protest led to Aquí en Chicago and the profound impact it had on his teaching and will share practical resources and strategies to use in your own classroom.
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year, we at the Chicago History Museum are centering civic action and what it takes to build and maintain democracy all year long. There are many ways we all fight for a better world, including using the arts to make … Learn More
Join us for a talk by Chicago-based artist Vida Sačić on her work as a visual artist and educator and her installation, Self-Evident: A Letterpress Exploration of the Declaration of Independence, now on view at the Museum as part of US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago.
Presented in partnership with the International Woman’s Forum, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an exclusive program with CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales discussing the remarkable women featured in Aquí en Chicago.
Join Elena Gonzales, curator of civic engagement & social justice, for our women’s history tour of Aquí en Chicago to learn more about the remarkable Latinas in the exhibition and some of the many forms of Latina identity.
Presented in partnership with MAS Context, CHM staff members Rebekah Coffman, Jojo Galvan, Elena Gonzales, and Lucy Hereford will provides community members an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at selected items from our architectural and place-based collections.
CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with Julie Benner, assistant conservator for costume and textiles, and Michael Hall, costume mount maker, about Museum conservation projects and industry practices.
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.
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.
