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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.

Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America

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

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    

Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

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

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    

Family Event | Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

Join us at this family-focused celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights in the US.

Teacher Workshop | Teaching the Legacy of Emmett Till

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

Hosted by CHM in collaboration with Facing History & Ourselves, this session is based on our exhibition Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till.

SOLD OUT! Partner Event | Screening of The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat

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

Presented in partnership with Chicago Sinfonietta, join us for a FREE screening of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, complete with Q&A with author and Chicago Sinfonietta cellist Edward Kelsey Moore, and performance by the Chicago Sinfonietta’s String Quartet.

Partner Event | Design as Activism Symposium

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

In partnership with CHM, the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology is offering a two-day, public Design as Activism Symposium convening design leaders and community organizers in Chicago to explore community-led design approaches that bring about positive impact.

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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