Civic Season at CHM
What is Civic Season?
Chicago’s story isn’t finished—it’s being written by you.
The Chicago History Museum has reimagined our celebrations, together! Instead of one commemorative event on Independence Day, every summer we celebrate Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us!
During Civic Season, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their communities and build new skills. Using the past as a guide, we can draw a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens. Our programming starts Juneteenth and continues with Civic Days all leading toward a refreshed Independence Day celebration.
Join us as we explore the city’s activist history to transform your ideas into action through workshops, tours, art projects, and documentaries about today’s issues. Together, we’re learning from the past to write a better future. What will your chapter add to Chicago’s story?
Hands-On History + Community Art
Civic Days @ CHM
Saturdays, June 21 & June 28
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IL Resident Free Days
Join us for events where you can connect with others who share your concerns and want to do something about them. No history degree required—just bring your questions and ideas. Leave with skills, connections, and a roadmap for making real change.
Last Year's Civic Season
Connect + Family Fun
Independence Day
Friday, July 4
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IL Resident Free Day
During Civic Season, transform your ideas into action through workshops, art projects, and community conversations about our shared past. Learn from Chicago’s activist history while designing solutions for today’s challenges. What will your chapter add to our city’s story?
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