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
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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
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
Wearable Whimsy
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
CHM at Home | Hood by Hood: Chinatown
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
CHM at Home | Families (May 11)
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
CHM at Home | Families (May 12)
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
CHM at Home | Families (May 13)
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
CHM at Home | Families (May 14)
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