Virtual Event | Juneteenth | Kitchen Table Talk
Virtual Event | Juneteenth | Morning Program
Seguimos Aquí: Pride Pandemic, & Perseverance (Snippet)
PREMIERE TRAILER FOR NEW PROJECT—SEGUIMOS AQUÍ: PRIDE, PANDEMIC, AND PERSEVERANCE
OUT at CHM & ALMA en Español
The Great Chicago Fire was a tragic but defining moment in our city’s history, and from it, Chicago rebuilt stronger than before. This Thursday at 6:00 p.m., get expert insight from CHM assistant curator Julius L. Jones and other notable historians and
Ask a Curator | Peter T. Alter
The Chicago History Museum participated in the tenth annual Ask a Curator Day. This Q&A session is with Peter T. Alter, Chief Historian and Director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History.
Ask a Curator | Charles E. Bethea
The Chicago History Museum participated in the tenth annual Ask a Curator Day. This Q&A session is with Charles E. Bethea, Andrew W. Mellon Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs.
FWD: Arts in Action
Join the Chicago History Museum and Chicago youth arts organizations for their reflections on this history and its undeniable impact on the current social climate and the continued struggles for equality and inclusion.
Re: American Freedom
The Declaration of Independence is one of the founding documents that shaped American society, professing equality and access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, these unalienable rights outlined in the document and the presumption of equality have not extended to all.
Join the Chicago History Museum and Chicago civic leaders for their reflections on this history and its undeniable impact on the current social climate and the continued struggles for equality and inclusion.
Join us at 10:00 a.m. today for a free virtual event featuring Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, Eboo Patel of Interfaith Youth Core, Jahmal Cole of My Block, My Hood, My City, Linda Tor
Join us at 10:00 a.m. today for a free virtual event featuring Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, Eboo Patel of Interfaith Youth Core, Jahmal Cole of My Block, My Hood, My City, Linda Tortolero of Mujeres Latinas en Accion, and journalist and political analyst Laura Washington as they reflect on the Declaration of Independence, its assertion of equality and access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and how these unalienable rights have not extended to all. Please tag your responses with #SharingChicagoStories https://hubs.ly/H0s806p0
#OnThisDay in 1893, the very first Ferris wheel opened to the public at the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago's first world's fair. For 50 cents, fairgoers could see Chicago like never before—from a revolving 264-foot tall steel wheel overlooking
#OnThisDay in 1893, the very first Ferris wheel opened to the public at the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago's first world's fair. For 50 cents, fairgoers could see Chicago like never before—from a revolving 264-foot tall steel wheel overlooking the eclectic attractions of the Midway Plaisance and dazzling neoclassical White City. Now you can see the city and the 1893 world’s fair like never before—through our immersive virtual reality experience “Chicago 00: 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.” https://1893.chicago00.org/ #MuseumFromHome
DuSable Bridge
#OnThisDay in 1920, Chicago mayor William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson cut the ribbon to open the upper level of the new Michigan Avenue bridge. Fireworks were shot into the sky, boats in the river sounded their whistles, and a band played "The Star-Spangled Banner." During the festivities, workers on the bridge's uncompleted lower level remained busily on the job. Since then, it has become a frequently used roadway and has evolved into the structure that you see today. Bas-relief sculptures depicting scenes from Chicago's early history were installed in 1928. The bridge is considered a structure of primary significance in the Michigan–Wacker Historic District, which was listed as on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1991, and in 2010, it was officially renamed the DuSable Bridge in honor of Chicago’s first permanent resident, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, whose homesite was next to the north end of the bridge. View photographs from our collection in @The Magnificent Mile's video celebrating the 100th anniversary of the bridge's opening. #MuseumFromHome
Ken Burns | Chicago History Museum
For 164 years, the Chicago History Museum has shared the stories of our city. Residents and visitors alike have made meaningful and personal connections to Chicago's history thanks to our exhibitions, programs, events, educational initiatives, and other experiences. The Museum also collects, preserves, and cares for a massive collection of photographs, archives, and artifacts that help storytellers such as Ken Burns tell new stories about the US through the lens of one of its greatest cities—Chicago. With our country brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic and our doors closed, we need your help—especially now. Please join Ken in supporting CHM so that future artists, writers, visitors, researchers, and others can continue to access our incredible collection and share Chicago’s stories for generations to come. #GivingTuesdayNow #MuseumFromHome https://donate.onecause.com/inthistogether
Ask a Librarian | Gretchen Neidhardt
It's #NationalLibraryWeek! 📚 Ever wonder what it's like to work in the #CHMResearchCenter? Or where to find historical pics of Chicago & old city maps? You're in luck—our librarians will be answering questions via Facebook Live on Friday at 11 am. Share your questions with us ahead of time via the event comments. #AskALibrarian
Chicago has been through some difficult times before. Now, social distancing is critical to the health of our community because if you're staying home, you're saving lives. #stayhomesavelives #flattenthecurvechi // Chicago ha pasado por tiempos difíciles
Chicago has been through some difficult times before. Now, social distancing is critical to the health of our community because if you're staying home, you're saving lives. #stayhomesavelives #flattenthecurvechi // Chicago ha pasado por tiempos difíciles antes. Ahora, el distanciamiento social es crítico para la salud de nuestra comunidad. Si te quedas en casa, estás salvando vidas. #QuedateEnCasa
Guess who we found in the Museum?
Guess who we caught sneaking around the Museum? Looks like Peloton 1860s-style + a good walk is helping Honest Abe stay fit because he couldn't let Sue at the Field Museum and the penguins at Shedd Aquarium have all the fun. Learn more about our sixteenth president in our online exhibitions. #MuseumFromHome #onepeloton http://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibitions/
