A Well-Traveled Flag
April 4, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago flag, one of the city’s most familiar symbols. To mark the occasion, CHM is hosting a special event that evening, … Learn More
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The Illinois Women’s Agenda
Collections volunteer Robert Blythe details the history and contents of the Illinois Women’s Agenda records in our Research Center. The records of the Illinois Women’s Agenda (IWA) shed light on … Learn More
CHM’s Bug Buster
Just as it’s impossible to keep insects out of our homes, it’s impossible to keep them from entering museums as well. While insects in general are not harmful to humans, … Learn More
The Afro-American Patrolmen’s League
Collections volunteer Robert Blythe details the history and contents of the African American Police League records in our Abakanowicz Research Center. “Black Police League Has Tough Job Ahead.” This headline … Learn More
Documenting LGBTQ History
Archives intern Brienne Callahan talks about a newly processed photograph collection that highlights Chicago’s LGBTQ nightlife and rights activism in the 1980s and 1990s. After years of gay rights activism … Learn More
What’s Glove Got to Do with It?
When you work at a museum, you wear specific gloves when handling certain artifacts, most of the time. Researchers and visitors often ask us why, so here’s a bit more … Learn More
The Marshall Field & Company Collection
Collections volunteer Robert Blythe details the history of artifacts in our Marshall Field & Company collection. In 2006, many Chicago-area residents were crestfallen when all Marshall Field & Company stores … Learn More
History in Your Hands Introduction
History in Your Hands is an innovative, object-based instructional resource. The Chicago History Museum partnered with nineteen Chicago Public School teachers to develop classroom artifact kits and accompanying learning activities … Learn More
The Hidden Life of Artifacts
Introduce students to historical inquiry through hands-on exploration of artifacts. Each lesson can be adapted for use with objects from any historical era. Artifact Analysis In this lesson, students will … Learn More
Industry and Innovation
Complete an in-depth exploration of a common household item to uncover the history hidden in everyday objects. Show Me a Flowerpot By comparing and contrasting handmade and machine-made products, students … Learn More