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The newly released podcast Division Street Revisited follows up on the stories of “uncelebrated” people in Studs Terkel’s groundbreaking 1967 oral history. Join us at the Museum for one of
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The newly released podcast Division Street Revisited follows up on the stories of “uncelebrated” people in Studs Terkel’s groundbreaking 1967 oral history. Join us at the Museum for one of seven free listening club events moderated by Mary Schmich.
Presented in partnership with International Women Associates, The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a panel talk featuring Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago, Verónika Bustamante, Consul General of Peru in Chicago, and Georgia Tasiopoulou, Consul of Greece in Chicago.
Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, Skylar Males moderates a panel talk with B-girl Loki, B-girl Mel, and Lady Champ.
Steven A. Riess, Bernard Brommel Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University, presents “The Unknown History of Baseball Gambling, 1874–1950.”
Join us for a panel talk featuring Dr. Rita D. Hernández, Leticia Villarreal Sosa, and Elena R. Gutiérrez, coeditors of Chicago Latina Trailblazers: Testimonios of Political Activism.
Join us for an evening where music meets fashion history featuring world-renowned musicians Clarice Assad, Calum Cook, Christopher Guzman, and Philippe Quint.
Join us as we celebrate women who have used the arts as a way of promoting social change. The day includes hands-on activities for youth and families and more!
Dr. Elena Gonzales, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice, and other project staff will discuss the Museum’s ongoing project and upcoming exhibition, Aquí en Chicago.
Join us for a free screening of Lincoln Is Crying: The Grifters, Grafters, and Governors of Illinois and a panel talk featuring filmmaker John Davies and media consultant Delmarie Cobb, moderated by reporter Mike Flannery.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society, CHM members are invited to a fashion show and talks by CHCS president Marissa Croft and CHM Research Center associate Annika Kohrt.
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Donald Robertson, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media.
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.
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.
