Summer 2016 - Chicago History Museum

Summer 2016
summer
Savor the
Chicago style
The city of Chicago is our greatest artifact. Join our
expert guides to explore its neighborhoods, streets,
parks, and most notable sites!
Spotlight Walking Tour:
Art Deco and Decadence
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 P.M., $25, $20 members
Travel back to the late 1920s and early 1930s
with professional guide Wendy Bright.
Discover how hot jazz and secret speakeasies
kept nightlife ablaze despite Prohibition and
coincided with the emergence of Art Deco.
During this time, CHM expanded from
a research institution to a public museum
and built a new home in Lincoln Park. Tour
runs 2.5 hours with approximately 1.5 miles of
walking. Meet at the Hampton Inn, 68 East
Wacker Place.
New! Historic Sips
Did you know that the Chicago History Museum is the city’s oldest cultural institution? This summer, join us to
celebrate 160 years of compiling, collecting, and celebrating Chicago stories! These four new specially crafted
tours are inspired by our anniversary. Unless otherwise noted, ticket prices do not include food or beverages.
Trolley Tour: Weird and Windy
Sunday, July 10, 1:00 P.M., $40, $30 members
After 160 years, we’ve learned some pretty
quirky things about our city. Led by author
Paul Durica, this tour reveals ten of the
stranger sites and stories from Chicago
history, including the International Museum
of Surgical Science and the site of the Dill
Pickle Club. Tour concludes at a local tavern
(first beer is on us!). Tour lasts 2.5 to 3 hours.
Meet at the Chicago History Museum.
Trolley Tour: Sweet Home Chicago
Saturday, July 30, 1:00 P.M., $40, $30 members
Get a taste of the city’s sweet side on
this confectionary adventure! Historian
Beth Kimmerle, author of Chocolate: The
Sweet History and Candy: The Sweet History,
shares about popular birthday hot spots and
Chicago anniversary traditions. Stops include
Margie’s Candies, the Palmer House Hotel,
and Pops for Champagne. Tour lasts about
3 hours with 3 to 4 stops. Meet at the Chicago
History Museum.
Running Tour: We Didn’t Start the Fire
Saturday, August 13, 9:30 A.M.
$15, $10 members
Led by Museum educator Ani Schmidt, this
tour starts at CHM’s original location. Learn
about “fireproof ” buildings that burned in
the Great Fire and the few structures that
survived. Stops include the iconic Water
Tower and the Bellinger Cottage. Follow the
path of the fire north to Old Town, where the
tour concludes at a local tavern. Tour covers
approximately 4 miles with stops along the way.
Meet at the SE corner of Dearborn and Ontario.
Saturday, July 16, 1:00 P.M., $55, $45 members
Michael H. Ebner, author and professor emeritus of history at Lake Forest College,
leads this bus and walking tour of several distinctive Chicago neighborhoods—
Bridgeport, the Prairie Avenue District, and the Gold Coast. Follow history from the
good to the bleak as you take in opulent mansions and bungalows, stories of famous
families such as the Daleys, and of everyday Chicagoans. Tour runs 3.5 to 4 hours and
includes 3 to 4 stops with multiple walking tours of each neighborhood. Meet at CHM.
BUS TOUR: CHICAGO 101
Saturday, August 27, 1:00 P.M., $55, $45 members
Explore the locales behind the stories in CHM’s iconic exhibition Chicago: Crossroads
of America with professional guide Sharon Sylvester. Visit the site of Fort Dearborn
and locations of historic tragedy and civic unrest. See the places associated with
Chicago innovations such as the modern skyscraper, the 1933 world’s fair, and the
booming commerce industry. Tour runs 3.5 to 4 hours and includes 3 to 4 stops.
Meet at CHM.
Sunday, August 14, 9:30 A.M.
BYO bike and helmet. $25, $20 members
Lincoln Park, historically Chicago’s
great place of leisure, is sometimes
compared to an outdoor art and
history museum. Join Krista August,
author of Giants in the Park, on a ride
through this North Side playground
and meet the heroes of our Chicago
forefathers, celebrated in enduring
bronze. While learning the histories
behind local monumental art, get
a glimpse of the moments and
ideals from this great city’s youth.
Tour runs 2 to 2.5 hours and includes
approximately 5 miles of biking. Meet at
the Chicago History Museum.
Tour tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, call 312.642.4600 or visit chicagohistory.org/tours
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FEATURE
TOURS
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BIKE TOUR: GIANTS IN THE PARK
MEMBERS • EVENTS
BUS TOUR: GLITTER AND GRIT
EXHIBITIONS
Saturday, June 11, 1:00 P.M., $25, $20 members
The men’s magazine that propelled the sexual revolution was first published in Chicago
in 1953. Join Elizabeth Fraterrigo, author of Playboy and the Making of the Good Life
in Modern America, on a tour that highlights Playboy’s story and the lifestyle it evoked.
Examine the company’s humble beginnings, the changes in gender and sexuality it
inspired, and the controversy and criticism it provoked. Stops include the site of the
former Playboy Mansion, the Palmolive Building, and places Hugh Hefner frequented.
Tour runs about 2 hours with 1.5 miles of walking. Meet at the Chicago History Museum.
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SPOTLIGHT WALKING TOUR: PLAYBOY
WATERCOLOR BY KRISTA AUGUST
NEW TOURS!
Tours The city is our greatest artifact—explore it with us!
L TOURS
Like an urban hike, these tours offer unique perspectives of the city and its signature public transit system
by combining train travel and walks through Chicago neighborhoods. Tours run approximately 3 hours and include
considerable walking and some stair climbing. Meet at the concierge desk of the Palmer House Hotel,
17 East Monroe Street. Select Sundays,1:00 P.M. $25, $20 members, price includes CTA travel during the tour.
BUS Tour: Devil in the White City
Saturday, August 13, 1:00 P.M.
$55, $45 members
Based on Erik Larson’s best-selling book,
this tour takes you back to 1893 as you
follow the trails of Daniel Burnham and
the devilish doings of H. H. Holmes. Visit
the historic fairgrounds, the Garden of the
Phoenix, and the site of the famous murder
castle. Tour runs 3.5 to 4 hours and makes
3 to 4 stops along the way. Meet at the
Chicago History Museum.
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run rain or shine.
Above the City June 5, July 10, August 7
Explore the historic buildings and back
porches of the North Side on the picturesque
Brown Line. Take in the architecture
of the business district at Armitage and
the German heritage of Lincoln Square.
Tour concludes in Lincoln Square.
Movement of the People June 26, July 24
Discover the story of the Blue Line. Visit
two ever-changing neighborhoods—Pilsen
and Wicker Park—and learn how these
creative hubs have experienced cultural shifts
throughout history. Tour concludes in
Wicker Park.
Man vs. Nature June 19, August 28
As you travel on the Green Line West, take
in stunning views of the Chicago River and
the Merchandise Mart. Step off the train to
visit the verdant Garfield Park Conservatory.
Tour concludes in Oak Park.
Innovation and Architecture July 24, August 14
Take a truly historic trip on the Green Line
South, which transported visitors to both of
Chicago’s world’s fairs. Step off the train to
walk through the architecturally renowned
Illinois Institute of Technology campus and
learn about neighboring Bronzeville, where the
Great Migration made its greatest impact.
Tour concludes in the Loop.
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Walking TOURS
Neighborhood Walking Tours
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. These walking tours are designed to highlight the architecture, history,
and development of three of Chicago’s many communities. Tours run 1.5 to 2 hours and include complimentary
Museum admission for the day of the tour. Select Saturdays, $20, $15 members
Gold Coast
Sheffield Stroll
June 11, July 9, August 13, 2:00 P.M.
Explore the history of the Sheffield/DePaul
neighborhood, from its earliest German
settlers to today’s well-heeled residents.
Stroll past Victorian architecture and sites of
Hollywood films. Wrap up at one of the city’s
finest corner establishments, Kelly’s Pub. Feel
free to stop in and purchase a drink after the
tour! Food and beverages are not included in
the ticket price. Meet at the Fullerton L stop
near the DePaul Art Museum.
See pages 2 and 3 for more
Spotlight Walking Tours!
Spotlight Walking Tours
Union Station
Fridays, June 10 and July 8, 2:00 P.M.
Sundays, June 5 and 19, August 14 and 28,
1:00 P.M. $25, $20 members
Take a closer look at one of America’s last
great railway terminals with our expert guides
and discover the hidden stories and spaces
that go unseen by thousands each day. Explore
the city’s rich transportation heritage while
strolling through the historic Union Station
and examining its monumental exterior.
Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes
considerable walking and stair climbing. Meet at
the street-level Jackson entrance to Union Station,
500 West Jackson Boulevard.
Tour tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, call 312.642.4600 or visit chicagohistory.org/tours
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MEMBERS • EVENTS
TOURS
June 4, 18, and 25, July 16 and 23,
August 13 and 27, 10:00 A.M.
Whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich
and famous caroused on the coast. Enjoy
ornate architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright
and Louis Sullivan, step onto a rare woodblock alleyway, and take in early mansions
such as the Archbishop’s Residence, which
has remained virtually unchanged since 1880.
Meet at the Chicago History Museum.
EXHIBITIONS
June 18 and 25, July 2, 9, and 16,
August 13 and 27, 10:00 A.M.
Step into the Old Town Triangle, where each
structure has a story, from elaborate Queen
Anne–style homes to balloon-frame cottages
to the iconic St. Michael’s Church. Discover
tales of the assortment of residents—early
German settlers, bohemians, and Buddhists—
who have called the neighborhood home.
Meet at the Chicago History Museum.
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Old Town
Tours
Dog-Friendly Walking Tours
History Puppy Crawl
Sundays, June 12, July 10, August 13
10:30 A.M., $20, $15 members
Discover the history of beautiful Lincoln Park
on Chicago’s first walking tour designed
exclusively for dog lovers and their canine
companions. Stops on this interactive
two-mile stroll include historic statues, the
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Nature Boardwalk, and
a photo op with your pooch in front of the
Chicago skyline. Tour runs 60 to 75 minutes.
Meet outside the main entrance of Chicago
History Museum. K9s must bring their
humans and vice versa.
CEMETERY TOURS
Featuring beautifully landscaped grounds and grand monuments, these walking tours led by historian
Al Walavich reveal the history of the city’s growth and its diverse inhabitants. Tours run approximately 2 hours.
Select Sundays, 1:00 P.M. $25, $20 members
Graceland Cemetery June 12 and August 21
Discover the stories of the Chicago elite who
are buried at this famous cemetery, including
Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Potter and
Bertha Palmer, and George Pullman. Meet at
the cemetery entrance, 4001 North Clark Street.
Want to save up to 25 percent on tours?
Become a CHM member today!
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Rosehill Cemetery East July 24
Embark on an architectural journey
through the Victorian-era section of one
of the city’s most notable cemeteries.
Encounter some of the most complete
commemorations of the Civil War, including
the graves of fourteen Union generals, six
drummer boys, and hundreds of Civil War
soldiers. Meet at the cemetery entrance,
5800 North Ravenswood Avenue.
BOAT TOUR:
Chicago Along the River
Every Friday–Sunday, June–August, 3:00 P.M.
Meet at Chicago Line Cruises,
465 North McClurg Court. Tours depart
promptly and run approximately 2 hours.
Boarding begins at 2:30 P.M. Adults $42,
$37 members; seniors $35, $30 members;
youth (7–18 years) $20, $15 members.
Learn about the growth and transformation
of the city’s skyline on this leisurely
river cruise. Through exclusive access
to images from the Museum’s archive,
participants gain unique perspectives
into Chicago then and now.
This tour is presented in collaboration with
tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, call 312.642.4600 or visit chicagohistory.org/tours
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HISTORY FIT TOURS
These running and biking tours combine history and fitness to explore sites throughout the city.
Get your heart pumping as you discover insights into Chicago neighborhoods and landmarks.
Old Town
Saturday, July 16, 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, August 27, 9:30 A.M.
Join us on a history hustle through Old Town!
This cultural enclave’s past is revealed through
its wide range of residents—including
Germans, industrialists, bohemians, and
comedians—and continues to evolve today.
See pages 2 and 3 for more
History Fit tours!
Tours run rain or shine.
TOURS
The Chicago History Museum
is honored to be named one of
ten winners of the 2016 National
Medal for Museum and Library
Service by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services (IMLS).
MEMBERS • EVENTS
Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 25, 9:30 A.M.
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 P.M.
Savor the stories of early Chicago’s rich
and famous residents. This running tour
features a variety of architectural styles and
notable characters from Catholic cardinals
to Playboy bunnies.
Wet and Wild Fountains
Saturday, July 16, 9:30 A.M. Meet at CHM.
Chicago’s parks contain nearly 300 fountains,
sculptures, and monuments. Tour some of
these unique public works on this ride through
Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. Led by
Greg Borzo, author of Where to Bike Chicago
and Chicago Fountains, the tour includes
15–20 miles of biking and ends in the Loop.
Tour runs approximately 3 hours.
Now in its twenty-second year, the award
is the nation’s highest honor given to
institutions that respond to the public’s
needs in innovative ways, enriching their
community. CHM was celebrated for its
community-based exhibitions such as
Shalom Chicago, My Chinatown, and Out
in Chicago, as well as partnering with local
groups for annual events like the Day of
Remembrance for Japanese internment. To
see the full list of winners and learn more
about the National Medal, visit imls.gov.
EXHIBITIONS
Gold Coast
Bike Tours
Participants must be able to maintain a 12–14 mph
pace and provide their own bike and helmets. Helmets
are mandatory. $25, $20 members
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Running Tours
Tours are led at a casual pace covering 3 miles
in 75 minutes with stops at historic highlights.
Saturday tours meet at the Starbucks at
1538 North Clark Street. Weekday tours meet
on the Museum’s Uihlein Plaza. $15, $10 members
members Enjoy exclusive benefits just for you!
Members’ Tent
57th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 4
Stop by to receive a free patriotic souvenir
and cool off with a refreshing drink. All
memberships renewed or purchased on-site at
this event will receive a 20 percent discount.
Say hello to Museum staff at the Members’ Tent!
Chicago Hot Dog Fest
Friday–Sunday, August 5–7
Members, take advantage of a reserved
seating section and stop by the Members’ Tent
to try your hand at winning a prize! See
page 10 for event details.
Behind-the-Scenes
Members’ Open House
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Members-Only Walking Tour
Walking with Giants:
The Sculptures of Lincoln Park
Watercolor by Krista August
Saturday, June 18, 9:00 A.M.–12:00 NOON
FREE for members, reservations required.
Join us for this annual favorite! Explore
seldom-seen areas such as collection storage,
the woodshop, and conservation labs.
Highlights include a preview of this fall’s
costume exhibition with costume collection
manager Jessica Pushor and exhibition
designer Dan Oliver, an introduction to
house history research with reference librarian
Lesley Martin, tours of Lincoln’s Undying
Words with senior curator Olivia Mahoney,
and visits to the office of Museum president
Gary T. Johnson.
To make a reservation, visit chicagohistory.org/memberevents or call 312.642.4600
Thursday, July 7, 5:30–7:30 P.M.
$15 tour only, $25 tour plus Giants in the Park book
Join Krista August, author of Giants in the Park, for an
evening walking tour highlighting Lincoln Park’s numerous
sculptures. From Abraham Lincoln to Fountain Girl,
learn about the unique histories of these icons. Meet at
the Abraham Lincoln sculpture on the east side of the Chicago
History Museum.
We’re hosting another season of Movies
in the Park! The films are free and begin at
dusk on select weekdays on the Museum’s
Uihlein Plaza in Lincoln Park. Bring your
own snacks, chairs, and blankets. No glass
containers or alcoholic beverages, please.
Presented in collaboration with
the Chicago Park District’s
Movies in the Parks series.
The Family Fun Festival is brought to you by the
Millennium Park Foundation with grant support provided
by the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation.
In the Running—whether you’re running
from the principal, the law, or for president,
we’ve got a movie for you:
Wednesday, June 15
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
30th anniversary!
TOURS
MEMBERS • EVENTS
Monday–Sunday, July 18–24
10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M., FREE to all
Stop by the Family Fun Festival in
Millennium Park and make history with
CHM. Each day we will feature a craft
activity that invites children and the young
at heart to identify what is so unique about
Chicago. The tent is located near the
southeast corner of Randolph and Michigan.
EXHIBITIONS
Movies in the Park
CHM at Millennium Park
Tuesday, July 12
The Fugitive
Wednesday, August 17
The American President
For more information, visit chicagohistory.org/upcomingevents or call 312.642.4600
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FREE ADMISSION
Saturday, July 16, 9:30 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
FREE to all with registration
The Chicago History Museum is honored to host
the Midwest stop of the National Archives’ multicity
program, A National Conversation on Rights and Justice.
Throughout the day, presentations and panel discussions
will focus on LGBTQ human and civil rights. The National
Conversation series explores topics related to the continuing
and often complicated issues of rights in our modern
era. To learn more about the series and to register, visit
archivesfoundation.org/attend.
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EVENTS Summer is an exciting time at the Museum, inside and out!
EVENTS
57th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 4, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 NOON
Free event on Uihlein Plaza
Commemorate our nation’s independence at the Museum. Join
us for time-honored traditions, family-friendly festivities, and a
keynote oration by Cook County commissioner Larry Suffredin.
Other highlights include patriotic musical performances, a reading
of the Declaration of Independence, and a children’s costume
parade led by the World’s Tallest Uncle Sam! Following the event,
the Museum is open from 12:00 NOON until 4:30 P.M. with free
admission for Illinois residents.
Members, enjoy
reserved seating and try
your hand at winning a
prize when you stop by
the Members’ Tent.
Friday and Saturday, August 5–6, 11:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M.
Sunday, August 7, 11:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M.
Lincoln Park at Clark and LaSalle
Now in its fourth year, Chicago Hot Dog Fest features a wide variety
of Vienna Beef hot dog offerings from the city’s top vendors. Purchase food
and beverages with Dog Dollars, available in advance online and also on-site.
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend, capping off with headliners
American English, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, and Catfight.*
A Speakers’ Stage features enlightening lectures by the city’s top hot dog
historians and restaurateurs on the history of Chicago’s favorite food.
A creative Kids’ Area keeps little ones entertained, while a Pup Tent welcomes
man’s best friend, rounding out a full smorgasbord of activities! For details,
visit chicagohotdogfest.com
Festival gate donations benefit the Museum and help us continue to share Chicago stories.
*More bands to be announced; entertainment is subject to change.
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Exhibitions Our galleries showcase Chicago’s extraordinary history.
The Mazza Foundation Gallery
Lincoln’s Undying Words
Discover how Abraham Lincoln’s changing views toward slavery transformed America.
The exhibition explores this powerful story through five key speeches made by Lincoln between
1858 and 1865. Rare treasures, including Lincoln’s family carriage and the bed in which he died,
are on view, supplemented by an audio program of selected excerpts from the speeches.
Lincoln’s Undying Words is presented in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield,
Illinois. This exhibition includes artifacts from the Chicago History Museum’s renowned John and Jeanne Rowe Abraham and
Mary Todd Lincoln Collection. Established in part by The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust and Elizabeth Morse Genius
Charitable Trust, the Exhibition Innovation Fund has provided additional funding for Lincoln’s Undying Words.
Exhibition partner
Education sponsor
Corporate sponsor
Exhibition dates are subject to change. Check chicagohistory.org/exhibitions for the most current information.
Guided tours of Lincoln’s
Undying Words are available
for groups of 10 or more.
For more information, visit
chicagohistory.org/grouptours
or call 312.799.2162.
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MEMBERS • EVENTS
Making Mainbocher is sponsored by the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum
EXHIBITIONS
Chicagoan Main Rousseau Bocher (1890–1976) worked diligently to become a successful
fashion illustrator, editor in chief of French Vogue, and establish one of the most respected
couture salons of the early to mid-twentieth century. His diverse client list included the Duchess
of Windsor, Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, and Mrs. John C. Wilson, formerly Princess Natasha
Paley, in addition to the United States Navy and Chicago’s Passavant Memorial Hospital.
Featuring nearly thirty garments from the Museum’s collection as well as fashion illustrations
and photography, this exhibition explores the life and legacy of a remarkable man and his
journey to become Mainbocher, America’s first couturier.
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Benjamin Benedict Green-Field Gallery
TOURS
Opens Saturday, October 22
Ongoing Exhibitions Revisit your favorite exhibitions.
New in Crossroads!
Crossroads Authored
This enlightening audio tour offers
perspectives on Chicago’s evolution from
its great literary traditions. Listen
to works by beloved authors such as
Theodore Dreiser, Lorraine Hansberry,
and Studs Terkel. Running time: 40 minutes,
included with admission.
Spotlight Tours
Mondays, June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25,
August 8 and 22, 1:30 P.M.
Join our volunteer gallery interpreters for
30-minute tours focusing on a specific
aspect of Chicago’s history. Topics include
“From Pig City to City Beautiful,” “My What
Big and Small Artifacts You Have,” “Historic
Headlines: Five Events that Shocked the City,”
and more. For details, visit chicagohistory.
org/upcomingevents
Verbal Imaging Tour
Wednesday, June 15, 1:30 P.M.
Created for visitors who are blind or have
low vision, this 90-minute highlights tour
is led by a volunteer gallery interpreter
and offers opportunities to touch objects
from our teaching collection. Companions
welcome. Free with admission; reservations
required at least 2 days in advance.
For details or to reserve tickets, e-mail
reception@chicagohistory.org or call
312.642.4600.
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The Exelon Wing
Chicago: Crossroads of America
Discover how Checagou became Chicago.
Relive significant moments in cultural,
political, and sports history. Meet the city’s
most prominent leaders, immerse yourself
in jazz music, and climb aboard the firstever L car!
Madeline and Jim McMullen & Costume Council
Special Exhibition Gallery
Chicago Authored
Discover how those who write about
Chicago shape our understanding of the city.
Through a digital experience in a café-style
space, Chicago Authored features diverse,
insightful, and inspiring writing. Explore a
collection of works by contemporary authors
and the literary giants of past generations.
Add your voice by writing a postcard or
composing magnetic poetry. Continue your
exploration of the city’s literary past with a
new tour of Chicago: Crossroads of America; see
left for details. For more information, visit
chicagoauthored.com
is the lead corporate sponsor of Chicago Authored.
Additional support is provided by the Chicago Community
Trust, an IncentOvate grant from the City of Chicago
DCASE, and a grant from the Field Foundation of Illinois.
The Guild Gallery
The Fifth Star Challenge
If Chicago’s flag had a fifth star, what would
it represent? Using a gigantic touchscreen,
review highlights from the city’s past, cast
your vote, and see how your choice stacks up.
While in the gallery, explore Chicagoland on
our wall-to-wall floor map, which highlights
our candidates for the fifth star.
The Museum is grateful to the Guild of the Chicago
History Museum, Allstate, and Marcia S. Cohn and the
Jacob and Rosaline Cohn Foundation for making possible
the projects in the updated Naphtali ben Yakov Pritzker
American History Wing.
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The Alcoves
Our exciting film transports visitors through
major events in the city’s history. Feel the
intensity of the Great Chicago Fire and gaze
at the splendor of the World’s Columbian
Exposition. Stand amidst the bustle of 1950s
Maxwell Street and peer down from the top
of the Sears Tower during its construction.
Relive Chicago sports victories and cheer
on President Obama during his Grant Park
victory speech. This 25-minute film runs
throughout the day.
As president, Abraham Lincoln faced our
nation’s greatest crisis—the Civil War. This
installation highlights Lincoln’s election in
1860, his leadership during the Civil War,
and his tragic assassination.
Abraham Lincoln
Konen Family Children’s Gallery
Sanger P. Robinson Gallery
Stimulate your senses as you explore the
sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of past and
present-day Chicago.
Lincoln was a frequent visitor to Chicago,
his second home and political headquarters
during his rise to prominence. Come glimpse
the city Lincoln knew: a dynamic young
metropolis on the verge of greatness.
The Pritzker Wing
Facing Freedom in america
KPMG and Paul and Katherine Snyder Community Gallery
Vivian Maier’s Chicago
For decades, Vivian Maier worked as a
nanny for North Shore families. Loved by
her charges, she kept a secret—she was a
talented photographer. Only after her death
did her extensive work become well known.
Discover the diverse images taken by this
tireless photographer, who captured the local
character of Chicago’s streets in unique ways.
The lead exhibition sponsor for Vivian Maier’s Chicago is
Examine the stories behind eight conflicts
over American freedom dating from the 1850s
to the 1970s. Through artifacts, audio clips,
videos, and activities, each conflict is presented
from the participants’ perspectives.
The Naphtali ben Yakov Pritzker American History Wing
is made possible through a generous grant from Tawani
Foundation, through the support of Col. (IL) J. N. Pritzker,
IL ARNG (retired), President and Founder, Pritzker
Military Library and Tawani Foundation.
Tawani Foundation Diorama Hall
Imagining Chicago: An American City
Visit our beloved dioramas to see how
Chicago grew from a desolate frontier outpost
in 1804 to the bustling city that hosted the
World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.
Lincoln’s Chicago
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is the lead
exhibition sponsor of Lincoln’s Chicago. Additional support
is provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Skyline Gallery
The Secret Lives of Objects
Want to hear a story? We’ve got plenty to
tell. Not a day goes by that our artifacts don’t
beckon from their shelves, offering hints of
their mysterious pasts. They bear witness
to history in their own remarkable ways,
whether they are as decadent as diamonds,
as entrancing as modern fashion, or as
perplexing as outmoded technology. For more
information, visit secretlivesobjects.com
Exhibition dates are subject to change. Check chicagohistory.org/exhibitions for the most current information.
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MEMBERS • EVENTS
Sensing Chicago
EXHIBITIONS
The theater renovation and film presentation are generously
supported by a major grant from the Robert R. McCormick
Foundation. Additional support provided by ComEd; the
State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources Public
Museum Capital Grant Program; The Daniel F. and
Ada L. Rice Foundation; and Shure.
Artifacts on display are from the John and Jeanne Rowe
Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln Collection. The
installation is supported by The Gupta Family with
additional assistance from the Joyce Foundation in honor
of Lawrence N. Hansen.
CALENDAR
The Great Chicago Adventure
TOURS
Robert R. McCormick Theater
CALENDAR
Historic Sips
JUNE
CEMETery TOUR
BUS TOUR
L TourWalking Tour
JULY
History Fit Tour
AUGUST
13 Saturday
We Didn’t Start the Fire
nGold Coast
nOld Town
nHistory Puppy Crawl
nDevil in the White City
nSheffield Stroll
11 Monday
Spotlight Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
of America
12 Tuesday
nGold Coast
Movie in the Park:
The Fugitive
4 Saturday
nGold Coast
5 Sunday
nAbove the City
nUnion Station
10 Friday
Union Station
n
11 Saturday
Sheffield Stroll
nPlayboy
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12 Sunday
nHistory Puppy Crawl
nGraceland Cemetery
13 Monday
Spotlight Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
of America
15 Wednesday
Verbal Imaging Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
of America
14 Thursday
Art Deco and Decadence
Gold Coast
Movie in the Park:
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
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Members’ Open House
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19 Sunday
nMan vs. Nature
nUnion Station
25 Saturday
Gold Coast
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26 Sunday
nMovement of the People
27 Monday
Spotlight Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
of America
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Architecture
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57th Annual
Fourth of July Celebration
16 Saturday
Amending America
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nWet and Wild Fountains
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nGold Coast
nGlitter and Grit
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7 Thursday
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Sculptures of Lincoln Park 24 Sunday
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nInnovation and
8 Friday
Architecture
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nRosehill Cemetery East
9 Saturday
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25 Monday
nSheffield Stroll
Spotlight Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
of America
10 Sunday
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30 Saturday
Sweet Home Chicago
Weird and Windy
17 Wednesday
Old Town
Movie in the Park:
The American President
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Spotlight Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
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22 Monday
Spotlight Tour of
Chicago: Crossroads
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27 Saturday
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nOld Town
nGold Coast
nChicago 101
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Man vs. Nature
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All images belong to the Chicago History Museum, unless otherwise noted.
Cover, Elsie Luto and Betty Blee at the Wilson Street Beach, Chicago, 1929.
Photograph by the Chicago Daily News, DN-0088348. 2, Patrons drinking at the Hotel
Brevoort after the repeal of Prohibition, Chicago, 1933. Photograph by the Chicago
Daily News, DN-A-4954. 3, Watercolor courtesy of Krista August. 4 left, Night view of
the Great Basin at the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. ICHi-02554.
4 right, A view of the Green Line along the Lake Street elevated track, 1967. HedrichBlessing Collection, HB-30550_e1. 8 bottom, Watercolor courtesy of Krista August.
11 top, Detail of women’s strapless ball gown by Mainbocher, 1951. ICHi-85609.
14 bottom, Boy Scouts marching with a flag and playing music, date unknown.
Photograph by Russell V. Hamm, ICHi-36409.
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