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The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a live recording of Dressed: The History of Fashion featuring host Cassidy Zachary with CHM costume collection manager Jessica
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Celebrate the history and contributions of this vital third of our Chicago’s population through activities that center on this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts.”
Experience this festival of renewal as the Ismaili Council for the Midwestern US hosts a celebration featuring live performances, storytelling, and music.
Author Hal Rubenstein talks about his new book, Dressing the Part: Television's Most Stylish Shows, with Fern Mallis, former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Members are invited to a talk featuring author Mark Larson, Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan, and CHM chief historian and director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History Peter T. Alter.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Hearing Society and Sally Is Sarah Productions, join us for a screening of Red: A Crayon’s Story!
Speaker Amanda Scotese, founder and executive director of Chicago Detours, tells the stories of six inspiring women who broke down barriers and made Chicago history.
Carie Rael of California State University, Long Beach, presents “The Happiest Place on Earth? Latinx Organizing against Policing and Displacement in Anaheim and Santa Ana from 1995 to 2012.”
Presented by City Bricks Project, join us for a screening of Priority Mail, followed by a Q&A and discussion with the filmmaker, Khosro Adam Beik, and other special guests.
While French history and heritage of eastern Canada and Louisiana is typically well known by the general public, Francophone history of the Midwest is not as universally appreciated.
Join us as we celebrate the contributions women have made to Chicago’s history and current landscape.
Join us for a livestreamed author talk as Dr. Cookie Woolner of the University of Memphis discusses her book, The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire Before Stonewall.
Using the Great Chicago Fire as a case study, this teacher workshop explores how government policies, social status, decisions, and chance played a role in the rebuilding of Chicago.
Stories are always better when shared! Whether you are a professional tour operator, group planner, or you simply have a lot of friends and family, we have an experience for you. Customized itineraries, Museum tours, and city tours are just some of the ways in which we can specialize your group’s visit.
Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago’s first “L” cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park’s lush gardens. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories.
