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Chicago History Museum Receives $2.5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
CHICAGO (January 9, 2025) – Chicago History Museum (CHM) is thrilled to announce it has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through
Chicago History Museum Announces Free Days to Kick Off 2025
CHICAGO (January 2, 2025) – The Chicago History Museum is thrilled to offer numerous Illinois resident free days to kick off 2025, giving visitors the
The Iconic Style of Benjamin Green-Field
Bes-Ben was best known for fantastical hats, but what did the man who created them wear? In this blog post, CHM costume collection intern Penelope
Entangled Identities: Latin American Heritage in Unexpected Places
As part of her work on our upcoming exhibition Aquí en Chicago, CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales has been examining
Henry Gerber and the Society for Human Rights
Chicago is where the first in a long line of achievements in LGBTQIA+ rights took place. CHM senior public and community engagement manager Gregory Storms
Celebrating the 110th Birthday of Emilio Pucci
Today would have been the 110th birthday of Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci, marking more than 70 years of his influential designs since the start
The Palmer House Brownie Recipe
Commerce and Industry, Historic Events, People, and Milestones The Palmer House Brownie Recipe By: CHM Staff Nov 04 2024 Adapting historical recipes to fit contemporary
Historical Florals: A Free Set of Embroidery Designs from an 18th-century Gown
Stitch the designs from this dress yourself by machine or hand using the files linked at the end of this post and be sure to
Designing for Change Learning Guide
Chicago Artists in the 1960s and ’70s used design to create powerful slogans, symbols, and imagery to amplify their visions for social change. This learning
Simon Pokagon Letter: Voice of a Potawatomi Leader
In July 2024, an historic letter, penned by famed Potawatomi leader Simon Pokagon in 1898, was donated to the Chicago History Museum by trustee John