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On August 29, 1886, a bolt of lightning struck the powder storage of the Laflin and Rand explosive manufacturers in Brighton Park, leaving a twenty-foot crater and damage for miles around.
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Exploring the City

Discover Chicago with Chicago History Museum tours.

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Special Events

Special daytime and evening events.

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Films

Films playing at the Museum.

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Lectures and Seminars

Upcoming lecture and discussion programs at the Museum.

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Member Events

Discover the special events we have planned for our members.

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Print Calendar

Download a copy of our print calendar.

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Chicago Amplified

Listen to Chicago History Museum events.

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Upcoming Events

Comedian and actress Jane Lynch
Tuesday, September 30

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Debate Watch I,
Domestic Policy
Friday, September 26

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As Seen from the Lake: Cosmopolitan Chicago in Film and TV
Sunday, September 14

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School Prayer: A Community at War
Sunday, September 7

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