- May 27, 2026
Arcturus and Art Deco: The Opening of the 1933 World’s Fair
On May 27, 1933, the second world’s fair set in Chicago opened to colorful fanfare in the midst of the Great Depression. In this blog
The Dominican Story in Chicago
As part of our Aquí en Chicago exhibition, which traces the lives of Latino/a/e communities in Chicago, our blog post series by guest authors highlights
An Abridged History of Cuban Independence
Jojo Galvan Mora, CHM Digital Humanities Fellow, writes a brief history of Cuban independence, the country’s ties to the United States, and Cuban relations with
Doris E. Saunders: Mid-Century Visionary
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we share excerpts from a forthcoming Chicago History article by Ann Saunders on her mother Doris E. Saunders, a
Civic Superpowers – Chicago History Museum
Categories: Classroom Resources Civic Superpowers Photograph © Tipping Point Photography How can we help shape our communities and country for the better? By Using our
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo: Chingona – Chicago History Museum
Jojo Galvan Mora, CHM Digital Humanities Fellow, writes about the significance of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo being elected president of Mexico, how Chicago’s Mexican community both
Ojalá Foundation and Making Space for Chicagoland’s Latino Muslim Communities
As the end of Ramadan approaches, Rebekah Coffman, Curator of Religion and Community History, writes about the Ojalá Islamic Center in Berwyn, Illinois, the first
Cinco de Mayo: Beyond Guac and Margaritas
Cinco de Mayo is here, and the scent of lime juice is in the air! We’re popping salt on the rims of some festive cocktails.
Pawkar Raymi y Mushuk Nina: Florecimiento y renovación en la cosmovisión kichwa
En este blog, Gladys De La Torre, una organizadora y escritora cultural kichwa, escribe sobre Pawkar Raymi, una de las celebraciones más significativas de los
Pawkar Raymi and Mushuk Nina: Blossoming and Renewal in the Kichwa Worldview
In this blog post, Gladys De La Torre, a Kichwa cultural organizer and writer, writes about Pawkar Raymi, one of the most significant celebrations of