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From Lincoln’s nomination in the Wigwam to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s at the Chicago Stadium to the chaos that unfolded in 1968, Chicago has been at the center of the nation’s political life. On this walking tour led by CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica, hear the story of seven significant presidential nominating conventions in Chicago.

Please note: This tour was originally scheduled for Saturday, August 17. Due to a scheduling conflict, it has been moved to Saturday, August 24. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet outside 191 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. This tour concludes at 720 S. Michigan Ave.

$25; $22.50 members

Image credit: DN-0072090, Chicago Daily News collection, Chicago History Museum

Exterior view and floor plans of the Republican Wigwam Exterior view and floor plans of the Republican Wigwam, Chicago, c. 1860. CHM, ICHi-026089
i070279_pm Interior view of the Chicago Coliseum during the Republican National Convention, Chicago, June 1904. CHM, ICHi-070279; Charles R. Clark, photographer
Nomination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the 1944 Democratic National Convention Nomination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the 1944 Democratic National Convention in the Chicago Stadium, Chicago, July 20, 1944. ST-17608208, Chicago Sun-Times collection, CHM
DN-0104850_pm Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Mayor Anton Cermak, Chicago, 1932. DN-0104850, Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News collection, CHM
i076560 Protesters in Grant Park during the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, August 1968. CHM, ICHi-076560
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