To mark Saint Valentine’s Day, CHM reference librarian Maggie Cusick shares select valentines from our greeting card collection. On February 15, 1872, the Chicago Tribune wrote: “Young maids and misses … Learn More
Shrove Tuesday, more commonly known as Fat Tuesday, is a day in the Christian tradition that marks the end of the time before Lent. In this blog post, CHM curator … Learn More
January 12, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA). In recognition, CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman talks about the organization’s history … Learn More
When we heard about the Chicago Bulls’ new Ring of Honor distinction, we just had to look in our archives for throwback photographs. This year’s inaugural class includes notable players, … Learn More
CHM director of research & access Ellen Keith shares about the most requested research collections from the Abakanowicz Research Center in 2023. 2023 was quite a year for the Abakanowicz … Learn More
The Arthur W. Mitchell papers in our Abakanowicz Research Center document his time representing Chicago’s First Congressional District from 1935 to 1943, during which he was the only African American … Learn More
This month, the Chicago History Museum (CHM) is giving fans of Kukla, Fran and Ollie a gift by putting the beloved show on the big screen in the Robert R. … Learn More
In many Western countries, December 6 (December 19 in Eastern Christian traditions) marks the Feast of St. Nicholas of Bari, Bishop of Myra. Known in his lifetime for his advocacy … Learn More
Chicago, a city renowned for its architectural marvels and cultural richness, has a darker side to its history–one that unfolds through infamous true crime cases. In this blog post, Ayah … Learn More
