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CHM Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the United States With a Day of 4th of July Activities and the Reopening of “Facing Freedom” Exhibition
On July 4, 2026, the Chicago History Museum will welcome visitors of all ages for a day of celebrations, present newly featured stories of freedom
Sweet 15, the Quinceañera – Chicago History Museum
Spring is in the air. And that means it’s time for full skirts and photo sessions as young people across the area begin celebrating their
Chicago History Museum to Honor Blues Legend Buddy Guy and Civic, Business Leaders at 2026 Making History Awards
Buddy Guy, Debra Cafaro, Fred Eychaner, Linda Johnson Rice and John McCarter Jr. to be recognized for shaping Chicago’s cultural and economic legacy. CHICAGO (May
Chicago History Museum and the Dave Truitt Historical Film Series present the premiere of “Holding Pattern”
CHICAGO (May 29, 2026) – The Chicago History Museum in association with the Dave Truitt Historical Film Series is proud to host the free premiere screening of the documentary
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