Special Events
Chicago History Museum special events educate, inspire, and surprise.
- My Chinatown Opening Day: Saturday, December 5
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
- Vino in the Village: Tuesday, January 26
- Presidents Day: Monday, February 15
- A Day of Remembrance: Sunday, February 21
- Chicago Maritime Festival: Saturday, February 27
My Chinatown Opening Day
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of My Chinatown with a
family-friendly day honoring Chicago’s vibrant Chinese neighborhood.
Enjoy crafts, dance performances, and activities highlighting the
cultural heritage of this community.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission; no reservations required.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 18, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your family to the Chicago
History Museum for a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. A musical performance by the Chicago Chamber
Choir, along with other activities, reflects Dr. King’s
messages of peace and justice.
Cost:
Free; no reservations required.
Vino in the Village
Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.
Meet chef Stephen Dunne at a very
special evening of food, wine, and history at Volo in Roscoe Village.
Enjoy a four-course dinner with custom wine pairings and dessert. This
cozy neighborhood spot doubles as a classroom when you learn the
history of Volo and Roscoe Village. Price includes food, wine, tax, and
gratuity. Space is limited.
Cost:
$60; $55 members.
Location:
Volo Restaurant and Wine Bar, 2008 W. Roscoe, Chicago, Illinois
Presidents Day
Monday, February 15; 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the legacy of the nation’s presidents
with the entire family. Through storytelling, dramatic performances,
craft activities, and music by the Michael Teolis
Singers, discover the stories and legends of the American
presidency.
Cost:
Free; no reservations required.
A Day of Remembrance
Sunday, February 21, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Commemorate the anniversary of FDR’s
Executive Order 9066, which forcefully incarcerated 120,000 Americans
of Japanese descent during World War II. Award-winning storyteller
Alton Takiyama-Chung presents his original monologue
“Heroes,” which follows two brothers’ journey from basic training to
the battlegrounds of Europe with the all–Japanese American 100th
Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Japanese American Council, the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society, the Japanese American Citizens League, and the Japanese American Service Committee.
Cost:
Free; no reservations required.
> For more information visit www.cjahs.org
Chicago Maritime Festival
Saturday, February 27
Festival
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Be part of an international
gathering that celebrates Chicago’s diverse maritime heritage. Daytime
activities include more than forty seminars, workshops, lectures,
films, and exhibits on a broad range of topics, such as underwater
archeology, sailing, shanties, life at sea, model shipbuilding,
environmental issues, boating safety, weather, shipwrecks, and tall
ships.
Maritime Music Concert
7:00–10:30 p.m.
Critically acclaimed performers from across the country and around the world come together for a concert honoring maritime culture. Don’t miss the 97th Regimental String Band, Caryl P. Weiss, John Roberts, Rick Spencer, and Chicago’s own Tom and Chris Kastle.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Maritime Society and Common Times.
Cost:
Festival only: $10 adults, free children 12 and under;
Concert only: $20;
Festival and concert: $25, early-bird special (by February 20):
$20.
10 percent discount for Museum members.
> For tickets visit www.chicagomaritimefestival.org
Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can
be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two
weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language
interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public
Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in
order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600