Irene McCoy Gaines: An Organizer and Advocate for Black Women
In this blog post, CHM curatorial intern Brigid Kennedy recounts the life of Irene McCoy Gaines as part of a series in which we share the stories of local women … Learn More
In this blog post, CHM curatorial intern Brigid Kennedy recounts the life of Irene McCoy Gaines as part of a series in which we share the stories of local women … Learn More
The Chicago History Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Bes-Ben hats in the world. In 1919, the brother and sister team of Benjamin and Bessie Green-Field … Learn More
Hood by Hood: Discovering Chicago’s Neighborhoods This week’s challenge explores the rich history of the neighborhood of Chinatown. When Chinese immigrants came to Chicago, they faced many challenges. In response, … Learn More
Analyze It! How good are you at asking questions? Tackle this fun challenge to see how many questions you can ask about an object in three minutes! Then use our … Learn More
Artifact Life Story Use your imagination to write an amazing story about the past from an artifact’s point of view. Then share your tale with family and friends. Share your artifact … Learn More
History Detective Mrs. Nora Nostalgia has found a trunk full of old things, but she doesn’t know what they are! As a history detective, your job is to investigate the … Learn More
Artifact ABCs Artifacts come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and start with every letter of the alphabet. Create your own ABC artifact book inspired by items from around your … Learn More
Toasters through Time We might take the toaster for granted, but this appliance changed eating habits around the world and is an example of innovations in technology, design, and marketing. … Learn More
Details Make the Difference Look around your home for interesting architectural details, such as woodwork, door knobs, and metalwork. Then, use them as inspiration to design a shoebox diorama! Share on … Learn More
Design and Build Find inspiration in images of famous Chicago skyscrapers. Then design your own to add to the city’s skyline. Use your design to make a model of your … Learn More