Discovering the Chicago Flag
Today we’re kicking off our weekday CHM at Home family activities! These daily challenges are an opportunity for your family to learn and have fun together. Over the next two … Learn More
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CHM at Home | Families
The Chicago History Museum is here to support families during these uncertain times. We know that especially now, it is more vital than ever that we stay connected with one … Learn More
Mary Koga: A Pillar of Quiet Strength
CHM assistant curator Brittany Hutchinson recounts the life of Mary Koga. This blog post is part of a series in which we share the stories of local women who made … Learn More
Elizabeth Lindsay Davis: “Lifting As We Climb”
CHM curatorial intern Brigid Kennedy recounts the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Lindsay Davis. This blog post is part of a series in which we share the stories of local women … Learn More
Mary Livermore: Philanthropist, Organizer, Agitator
CHM curatorial intern Brigid Kennedy recounts the extraordinary life of Mary Livermore. This blog post is part of a series in which we share the stories of local women who … Learn More
The Assassination of Fred Hampton
Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois Chapter of Black Panther Party, November 5, 1969. ST-17101234-0002 On the fiftieth anniversary of Fred Hampton’s murder, the Chicago History Museum remembers his life, … Learn More
A Century of Chicago Bears Football
The 2019 National Football League season marks the centennial for both the league and a few original teams, including our very own Chicago Bears. To commemorate the occasion, assistant curator … Learn More
A Century of Scandal
In this photo essay, take a look back at the events surrounding the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal. The text is adapted from “Black Sox” by Robert I. Goler, which … Learn More
Finding Value and Context in Objects
CHM collections intern Araceli Medina recaps her work this past summer assisting with the ongoing inventory of the Decorative and Industrial Arts collection. Through the inventory process, Medina saw first-hand … Learn More
Holding a Legacy in One’s Hands
This past summer, CHM collections intern Elise O’Neil assisted with the ongoing inventory of the Decorative and Industrial Arts collection. In this blog post, O’Neil writes about the legacies that … Learn More