Mary Bartelme, An Advocate for Youths
Mary Margaret Bartelme was the first woman judge in Illinois. In this blog post, learn about how she devoted her life to reforming the treatment of young people in the … Learn More
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Telling the Story of A Silent Hero
As part of our Chicago Metro History Day program, Josue Contreras, a history teacher at H.B. Stowe Dual Language School, worked with Joshua Mendez, a student at Wheaton North High … Learn More
Chinese Laundries in Chicago
While conducting research in the Abakanowicz Research Center, CHM communications intern Lucia Wang found negatives documenting Chinese hand laundry shops in Chicago. In this blog post, she shares a brief … Learn More
Riot or Uprising? A Reflection on Race and Language in the Contested City
“In seas. In windsweep. They were black and loud. And not detainable. And not discreet.” — Gwendolyn Brooks, Riot (Detroit: Broadside Press, 1969) As the Digital Humanities Curatorial Fellow at … Learn More
A Sacred Spot in Chicago’s Loop
Passover 2024 begins at sundown Monday, April 22, and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30. In this blog post, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman writes … Learn More
Researching House History at the Chicago History Museum
In this blog post, CHM director of research and access Ellen Keith highlights some of the house history resources in the Abakanowicz Research Center. Are you a Chicago resident who’s … Learn More
How We’re Changing the Way We Interpret Native American History
In this blog post, CHM registrar Jamie Lewis writes about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and how the Chicago History Museum is working to improve the … Learn More
Chicago Rat Hole: Silly, Sacrilege, or Sacred?
Today, April 4, marks World Rat Day. In this blog post, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman writes about the rat-shaped hole in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood, … Learn More
Mama Gloria: Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Friend, LGBTQIA+ Activist
CHM senior public and community engagement manager Gregory Storms recalls the life of Mama Gloria Allen, an African American transgender activist, and her impact on Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community. In late … Learn More
Palm Sunday or Niedziela Palmowa
For Christians around the world, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week leading into Easter Sunday. In this blog post, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman … Learn More