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SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Swoon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-swoon/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250717T150544Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series: "A City at War: Chicago"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of A City at War: Chicago and a panel discussion with retired Navy commander and professor of military psychology Joseph E. Troiani\, PhD\, filmmaker Brian Kallies\, and activist and president emerita of the Women’s Business Development Center Hedy Ratner\, moderated by reporter Mike Flannery. Using interviews\, rare film footage\, vintage propaganda movies\, period posters and stills\, the film brings to life a vital chapter in US history.    \nA City at War: Chicago tells the story of the most significant events that occurred in Chicagoland during World War II and explores the mutually beneficial relationship between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Chicago mayor Ed Kelly. For the first time\, with men away fighting the war\, tens of thousands of women found employment in factories making everything from bullets and bombs to ships\, tanks and planes. African Americans—including the nation’s first group of African American commissioned naval officers—and the city’s many other communities worked together like never before to insure the Allied victory. And perhaps the most important event of the entire war took place when the University of Chicago made its contribution to the top-secret Manhattan Project. \nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule \n12:30 p.m. – Theater doors open; snacks available 1:00 p.m. – Film screening 2:30 p.m. – Panel discussion\n3:00 p.m. – Event concludes  \nA CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO and the Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series are underwritten exclusively by DAVE TRUITT \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112  \nParking is available in the parking lot at 1730 N. Stockton Dr. and may be validated for $10 at the Museum’s Ticket Desk.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-historical-documentary-series-a-city-at-war-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250508T041705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T041705Z
UID:10000460-1755109800-1755109800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Last Dance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-last-dance/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250417T043519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T043519Z
UID:10000410-1754836200-1754843400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Bike Tour | Chicago's Fabulous Fountains
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fountains of Lincoln Park and the Near North Side with Greg Borzo\, author of Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains (2017). The city is home to more than 130 outdoor public fountains\, and many of them have stories to tell. This tour is 5 miles of biking at a leisurely pace and ends in Streeterville\, with stops including the Fountain Girl\, Children’s Fountain\, Jane Byrne Plaza Fountain\, and Garth Fountain. \nTour runs 1.5–2 hours. Meet at the Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL 60614. \n$25; $22.50 members \nPlease Note: \n\nParticipants will be expected to sign a safety waiver.\nParticipants should dress appropriately\, wear a properly fitted helmet\, and be prepared for an active biking tour through Chicago.\nHelmets are required. Those who do not wear helmets will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions or refunds.\nParticipants are expected to be well-versed in city biking rules and bring their own functioning bicycles. CHM does not offer bicycles to rent.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/bike-tour-chicagos-fabulous-fountains-august-10/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Tour,City Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250508T041139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T041139Z
UID:10000459-1754505000-1754505000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | A Date For Mad Mary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-a-date-for-mad-mary/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250508T040851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T041118Z
UID:10000458-1753900200-1753900200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | U Are the Universe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-u-are-the-universe/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250508T040126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T040126Z
UID:10000457-1753295400-1753295400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Jippie No More!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-jippie-no-more/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250421T214940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T192414Z
UID:10000421-1753293600-1753299000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Member Event | Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors with a members-only tour of our Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail\, led by Vivant Gardening Services owner Kasey Eaves! Learn more about the trail’s history\, as well as its natural and historical features. \nFree; advance registration required. Please note that tickets are limited due to the nature of the event. \nPlease monitor your email inboxes on the day of the tour for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-garden-tour-july-23-pm/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250508T035823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T040044Z
UID:10000456-1752690600-1752690600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Salvador
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-salvador/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064625
CREATED:20250421T220511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T142750Z
UID:10000423-1752688800-1752694200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors with a members-only tour of our Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail\, led by Vivant Gardening Services owner Kasey Eaves! Learn more about the trail’s history\, as well as its natural and historical features. \nFree; advance registration required. Please note that tickets are limited due to the nature of the event. \nPlease monitor your email inboxes on the day of the tour for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-garden-tour-july-16-pm/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250421T215806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T182822Z
UID:10000422-1752660000-1752665400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors with a members-only tour of our Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail\, led by Vivant Gardening Services owner Kasey Eaves! Learn more about the trail’s history\, as well as its natural and historical features. \nFree; advance registration required. Please note that tickets are limited due to the nature of the event. \nPlease monitor your email inboxes on the day of the tour for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-garden-tour-july-16-am/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250508T035554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T035554Z
UID:10000455-1752085800-1752085800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Love Affair(s)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-love-affairs/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250421T212711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181640Z
UID:10000420-1751968800-1751974200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors with a members-only tour of our Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail\, led by Vivant Gardening Services owner Kasey Eaves! Learn more about the trail’s history\, as well as its natural and historical features. \nFree; advance registration required. Please note that tickets are limited due to the nature of the event. \nPlease monitor your email inboxes on the day of the tour for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-garden-tour-july-8-morning/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250605T174657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T165003Z
UID:10000463-1751623200-1751644800@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Civic Season | Independence Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders\, artists\, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day\, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nWhat actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration\, connect with community-serving organizations\, and explore your creativity with multiple civic art workshops. \nIncluded with general admission. Free Ticket Day for Illinois residents. \n  \nSchedule\n\n10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. \n\n\nOutdoor activities\nLocated in the East Plaza behind the museum.\n\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nOur 250th Wish Wall\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nDesign Together: Museums as Civic Spaces\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nCivic Superpower Quiz\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nLeague of Women Voters\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \n“Ask Me Volunteers”\n2nd Floor\, Exhibition Galleries \nButton Making for Change\n2nd Floor\, Chicago Room \nFace Painting\n2nd Floor\, Chicago Room \n11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\n\nFreedom Song Sing Along with Lenny Marsh and Friends\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n\n12:00–2:00 p.m.\n\nPoems While You Wait\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \n12:00–1:00 p.m.\n\nHot Dog Trivia\n2nd Floor\, Chicago Room \n\n1:00–2:00 p.m.\n\nKeynote Speaker – Kate Masur\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n\n3:00–4:00 p.m.\n\nJuly 4th Closeout Musical Performance with Wanye Williams\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n  \nPresented in partnership with\n \nThe 2025 Civic Season is made possible thanks to generous support from Mars Wrigley AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate\, P&G\, StickerGiant\, Frontline Impact Project\, KIND and other supporters and collaborators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-july-4-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250508T034642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T034642Z
UID:10000454-1751481000-1751481000@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Kangaroo Island
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-kangaroo-island/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250605T183028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T180503Z
UID:10000464-1751104800-1751124600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Civic Season | Civic Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders\, artists\, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day\, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nJoin us as we explore the city’s activist history to transform your ideas into action through workshops\, tours\, art projects\, and documentaries about today’s issues. \nIncluded with general admission. Free Ticket Day for Illinois residents. \n  \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nOur 250th Wish Wall\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nDesign Together: Museums as Civic Spaces\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nQuestions for Civic Love: Gen Z Edition\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nButton-Making for Change\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nDesigning for Change “Ask Me Volunteers”\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \nIDEA Cart\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \n2:00–3:30 p.m.\n\nPanel Discussion | “Support as Civic Action: Lessons from Chicago’s Community Service Leaders”\n\nGreg Storms\, Sr. Manager of Public & Community Engagement\, Chicago History Museum\, Moderator\nM Nelson\, Manager of City Policy\, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless\nLuke Romesberg\, PhD\, Senior Director of Youth Programming\, Center on Halsted\n\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n\n  \nPresented in partnership with\n \nThe 2025 Civic Season is made possible thanks to generous support from Mars Wrigley AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate\, P&G\, StickerGiant\, Frontline Impact Project\, KIND and other supporters and collaborators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-6-28-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250508T034205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T034242Z
UID:10000453-1750876200-1750876200@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | The Queen of My Dreams
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-the-queen-of-my-dreams/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250605T180550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T185920Z
UID:10000465-1750500000-1750521600@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Civic Season | Civic Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you. \nThe Chicago History Museum collaborates with local community leaders\, artists\, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us. Instead of a single commemorative event on Independence Day\, our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward our final program on Independence Day. Together\, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story? \nJoin us as we explore the city’s activist history to transform your ideas into action through workshops\, tours\, art projects\, and documentaries about today’s issues. \nIncluded with general admission. Free Ticket Day for Illinois residents. \n  \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\n\nFloating Museum – Founders\nLocated in park near the beginning of the History Trail\, corner of LaSalle and Clark Sts.\n\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nOur 250th Wish Wall\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nDesign Together: Museums as Civic Spaces\n1st Floor\, Guild Gallery \nQuestions for Civic Love: Gen Z Edition\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nButton-Making for Change\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nDesigning for Change “Ask Me Volunteers”\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \nIDEA Cart\n2nd Floor\, Jo Baskin Minow Lobby \nPaleta Reina de Sabores\nLocated outside the Museum. \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.\n\nGuided Tours\n11:00 a.m.: Chicago: Crossroads of America\n2nd Floor\, Permanent Exhibition \n12:00 p.m.: Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \n1:00 p.m.: Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s\n2nd Floor\, Special Exhibitions \n2:00–3:30 p.m.\n\nTonika Johnson – “Folded Map Project” Interactive Talk and Mapping Activity\n1st Floor\, McCormick Theater \n  \nPresented in partnership with\n \nThe 2025 Civic Season is made possible thanks to generous support from Mars Wrigley AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate\, P&G\, StickerGiant\, Frontline Impact Project\, KIND and other supporters and collaborators.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-6-21-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Season,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250508T033952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T033952Z
UID:10000452-1750271400-1750271400@www.chicagohistory.org
SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | The Girls Are Alright
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-the-girls-are-alright/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250422T151315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T151315Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Lincoln Park Stories: Statues\, Graves\, and Rampaging Animals
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Chicago History Museum is situated on the southernmost point of Lincoln Park? Join author Connie Fairbanks and Chicago History podcast host Tommy Henry to learn more about the history of the park\, featuring stories of its statues\, graves\, and wily wildlife! \nFree; advance registration required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-lincoln-park-stories-statues-graves-and-rampaging-animals/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250508T033745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T033745Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | Born For You
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-born-for-you/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250411T160343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T160606Z
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SUMMARY:The Costume Council Presents | "Dressed: The History of Fashion" Live Podcast Recording
DESCRIPTION:Named “the golden standard in fashion podcasting” by Vogue\, Dressed: The History of Fashion is one of the top fashion history podcasts in the world with over 20 million downloads and 500+ episodes across seven seasons. The award-nominated series examines the incredibly rich and complex histories behind the clothes we wear. \nFollowing their annual meeting\, the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a live recording of Dressed featuring host Cassidy Zachary with special guest CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor\, as they discuss the exhibition Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. \nPast notable guests include model Pat Cleveland\, TV personality Tim Gunn\, Pulitzer-prize winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan\, RuPaul’s long-time costume designer Zaldy\, Miss Mary Wilson of The Supremes\, and legendary fashion designers Normal Kamali and Barbara Hulanicki. Dressed’s two-part interview with Jessica Pushor about the Chicago History Museum’s Costume and Textile Collection remains one of the show’s most popular. \n$80; $60 Costume Council members \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – Costume Council annual meeting (members only)\n6:30 p.m. – Live recording of Dressed: The History of Fashion\n7:30 p.m. – Reception with drinks & light bites\n8:00 p.m. – Evening concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/the-costume-council-presents-dressed-the-history-of-fashion-live-podcast-recording/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250508T033350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T033350Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Screenings | From Hilde\, With Love
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/summer-screenings-from-hilde-with-love/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250213T153042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T143920Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event | Members’ Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Members’ Open House provides members and Historical Alliance with exclusive access to the Museum’s exhibitions\, collections\, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about the Museum! \nThe North & Clark Café and Museum Store will also be open for members and Historical Alliance to redeem their Double Discount Week perks. \nMuseum staff will lead exclusive experiences in behind-the-scenes areas. We will offer tickets to these experiences on a first-come\, first-served basis at the event. \nFree; advance registration required.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-members-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250512T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T174415Z
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SUMMARY:Members’ Double Discount Week
DESCRIPTION:For one week\, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café. Now is the perfect time to buy a gift for the grad in your life\, get an early start on shopping for Father’s Day\, or finally grab a copy of the Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective catalogue.    \nShopping for someone with a sweet tooth? Pick up some Hojarasca® Cookies\, which are exclusive to CHM! 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/members-double-discount-week-5-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250224T195742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141906Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Breaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts\, join us for a panel talk that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. The lack of community space is a pervasive issue that is impacting the breaking scene in this city and elsewhere\, and our panelists will discuss how gentrification has impacted breakers\, and how the scene is working to break new ground and find spaces to safely perform. \nJenna Pollack\, principal of Solidarity Works LLC\, moderates a panel discussion featuring: \n\nJustin “Facts” Gray\, breakdancer and art specialist at 1213 Arts\nKen Swift\, breakdancer and educator\nCJ Williams\, educator\, breakdancer/b-boy\, and artist\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by an optional dance workshop by Ken Swift for $15\, payable via cash or Zelle at the door. \nFree; RSVP required. \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112. \nThis event is the final installment in the three-part series “Breaking It Down: The History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago\,” exploring Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture.\n 
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-breaking-ground-exploring-space-for-breaking-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250106T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140706Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Member Event | A Historical Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:The dramatic silhouettes of the 1890s were an exciting turning point in fashion history\, and we’re bringing them back for one night only! \nPresented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society\, members are invited to this historical fashion show that brings 1890s fashion to life. Learn from Chicago Historical Costume Society president Marissa Croft\, PhD\, about the styles of that decade\, as well as developments in the garment industry such as industrialization and workers’ rights. Abakanowicz Research Center associate Annika Kohrt will also introduce a special set of paper dolls from the Costume Research Collection\, which inspired our models’ runway looks\, as well as a new digital dress-up game that members will be among the first to play. \nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m. – Doors open\n6:00 p.m. – Lecture begins\n6:45 p.m. – Fashion show begins\n7:00 p.m. – Audience Q&A with makers of the outfits\n7:30 p.m. – Evening concludes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-event-a-historical-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Alliance,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250303T203623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T155950Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series: Lincoln is Crying
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE screening of LINCOLN IS CRYING: The Grifters\, Grafters & Governors of Illinois\, a scathing—and funny—indictment of politics in the “Land of Lincoln.” The documentary is a timely cautionary tale from filmmakers John Davies and Brian Kallies that presents a humorous and sad look at the pervasive\, deep-rooted culture of political corruption in Illinois. Come see what Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune calls “A comedic look at the corruption that stains Illinois and Chicago.” \nA panel discussion moderated by reporter Mike Flannery will follow the screening\, featuring: \n\nMedia consultant Delmarie Cobb\nLincoln is Crying executive producer\, writer\, and director John Davies\nBetter Government Association president and CEO David Greising\nChicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt\n\nFree; RSVP required.  \nSchedule \n12:30 p.m. – Reception\n1:00 p.m. – Film Screening\n2:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion\n  \nLINCOLN IS CRYING and the Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series are underwritten exclusively by CAPTAIN DAVE’S FOUNDATION \nQuestions? Contact Nell McKeown\, development events manager\, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112  \nParking is available in the CHM lot at 1730 N. Stockton Dr. and may be validated for $10 at the Museum’s front desk. \nThe story behind Illinois’ corruption is told by a diverse group of journalists\, authors\, entertainers\, prosecutors\, defense attorneys and politicians\, including:  \n\n POLITICO reporters Natasha Korecki & Shia Kapos\n NPR/WBEZ political reporters Dave Mckinney & Claudia Morell\n Radio & podcast hosts Michael Medved\, Dan Proft\, Bruce Dumont & Garry Meier\n Chicago Sun-Times columnists Michael Sneed & Mary Mitchell\n Chicago Tribune columnists Rick Pearson & Jeff Coen\n Legendary Chicago television political reporters Andy Shaw & Walter Jacobson\n Democratic National Convention Press Secretary & Veteran Political Consultant Delmarie Cobb\n Public Policy Consultant & Chicago Mayoral candidate Amara Enyia\n Chicago-based journalists David Bernstein\, Jackie Serrato & Adeshina Emmanuel\n Former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick Collins & Randall Samborn\n Blagojevich Defense Attorneys Aaron Goldstein & Mike Ettinger\n Blagojevich trial jury foreman James Matsumoto & Blagojevich barber Peter Vodovoz\n The Second City V.P. Kelly Leonard & alumni David Pasquesi (Veep)\, Tim Kazurinsky (SNL) & Mike Hagerty (Curb Your Enthusiasm)\nAuthors and political commentators Dick Simpson & Rich Lindberg\n Musical groups The Chi-Town Kids & The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/partner-event-dave-truitt-historical-film-series-lincoln-is-crying/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250206T174437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T140922Z
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SUMMARY:Urban History Seminar | “Aquí en Chicago”
DESCRIPTION:The Urban History Seminar series feature a scholarly presentation followed by lively discussion. Dr. Elena Gonzales\, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice\, Rebekah Coffman\, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History\, and Jojo Galvan\, CHM Digital Humanities Fellow\, will discuss the Museum’s ongoing project and upcoming exhibition\, Aquí en Chicago. \nLatine folks make up nearly a third of the population of the area. Even the term “Latino” became popular through Mexicans and Puerto Ricans collaborating here. Gonzales and Coffman will discuss how Aquí en Chicago celebrates the historically persistent cultural presence of Chicago’s Latine communities. Learn about the project’s workshops\, oral history interviews\, and the exhibition opening this fall. \nRSVP required. This in-person session is free of charge and includes complimentary coffee and tea\, a 10% discount at the North & Clark Café\, and free admission to the Museum. We would greatly appreciate a donation to the Museum in any amount. \nThe Urban History Seminars have been generously underwritten by the Chicago History Museum since 1983.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/urban-history-seminar-aqui-en-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Urban History Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T064626
CREATED:20250327T205953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T142513Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Educator Workshop | Examining "Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till"
DESCRIPTION:In 1955\, the murder of Emmett Till and the criminal trial of his murderers sparked the Civil Rights Movement. \nDesigned for middle and high school educators\, this workshop explores our exhibition Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till and its themes. Dr. Christopher Benson\, a journalist\, lawyer\, professor at Northwestern University\, and Till historian\, will share his research and writing that examine the historical significance of the murder of Emmett Till. He has coauthored books with Till’s mother\, Mamie Till-Mobley\, and Till’s cousin Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. CHM educators will demonstrate a classroom activity based on the courtroom drawings from the trial by artist Franklin McMahon\, which are part of a classroom resource packet for participants. \nFree; advance reservations required. Recommended for educators of grades 7–12. 3 PD hours. \nWhat happened to Emmett Till is a difficult part of US history\, and Injustice uses photographs\, drawings\, and first-hand accounts from the time to demonstrate the impacts that systemic racism\, inequality\, and anti-Blackness can have on Black lives. Please consider your needs as you register for this workshop.
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/educator-workshop-examining-injustice-the-trial-for-the-murder-of-emmett-till/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop,Free Event
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