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Commemorative Day
At this family-focused celebration of Dr. King’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights, enjoy hands-on activities and learn how to become more civically engaged in your community.
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Ruby Oram of Texas State University presents “Home Work: Gender, Child Labor, and Education in Urban America, 1870–1930.”
Steven A. Riess, Bernard Brommel Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University, presents “The Unknown History of Baseball Gambling, 1874–1950.”
Artist and public historian Ann C. Saunders presents “Doris E. Saunders: Overlooked and Forgotten Bronzeville Trailblazer and Media Game Changer.”
Michelle Nickerson of Loyola University Chicago presents “Spiritual Criminals: How the Camden 28 Put the Vietnam War on Trial.”
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.
