Behind the Lens
For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the work of Junnosuke “Jun” Fujita, a photojournalist, poet, and silent film actor. Born near Hiroshima in 1888, Fujita came to Chicago … Learn More
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CHM at Home | Families (May 18)
Blues Music Comes to Chicago Eleven-year-old Penny and her family are part of the Great Migration, moving from Mississippi to Chicago. Their first day in the city is full of … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 19)
Blues Biographies Meet some famous Chicago blues artists and match their stage name to their biography. Then use our fun name generator to choose your own stage name and make … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 20)
Picture This! The photographs of Raeburn Flerlage capture the exciting blues scene in Chicago during the 1960s. Try the 3-2-1 technique to take a closer look at some of his … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 21)
Blues Bingo! Use our images to make your own bingo cards all about blues music. Then have fun playing with your family and see how many times you can call … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 22)
Sing It! “Sweet Home Chicago” is a famous blues song about the city. It’s your turn to be a star: use our templates to write your own version of “Sweet … Learn More
CHM at Home | Hood by Hood: Back of the Yards
Hood by Hood: Discovering Chicago’s Neighborhoods This week’s challenge explores the rich history of Back of the Yards. When European immigrants came to Chicago, they faced many challenges. In response, … Learn More
CHM at Home Teens: Back of the Yards
View of the intersection of South Ashland Avenue and West 47th Street crowded with men in the streets during the 1904 Stockyards Strike in Chicago, between July 7 and September … Learn More
An Eyewitness to Studs
To mark what would have been the 108th birthday of Studs Terkel, Peter T. Alter, CHM chief historian and director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History, reflects on … Learn More
How Michigan Avenue became Magnificent
Panorama of the Michigan Avenue bridge during its opening-day parade and celebration, Chicago, May 14, 1920. CHM, ICHi-000144 At 4:00 p.m. on the sunny afternoon of May 14, 1920, a … Learn More