Chicago History Museum

📢 Chicago Metro History Day needs more than 250 judges to evaluate projects on February 28 and March 7. Volunteer judges evaluate the historical quality of students’ documentaries, papers, exhibits, performances, and websites. CMHD is a research program for students in grades 6–12. Each year, more than 8,000 students from across the metro region research a topic of their choice connected to an annual theme and develop historical arguments that are shared with the public in a series of local, state, and national competitions. If you're passionate about history and interested in getting involved, please consider signing up to judge today: https://lnkd.in/gCbNBft8 #ChicagoHistoryDay #VolunteerChicago #HistoryMatters #EducationVolunteers

In the 1960s, Al Raby of the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations (CCCO) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) joined forces to lead the Chicago Freedom Movement, a campaign for open housing in one of the nation’s most segregated cities. To kick off the movement, leaders planned a rally in Soldier Field to build momentum, and marches with signs displaying their logo. Visit Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s to learn more about the movement and its distinctive symbol, which created a visual identity for the campaign and a sense of solidarity among its supporters. https://ow.ly/xCbG50XTKhB

Join us at CHM on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for Collaboraction Theatre's free staged reading of "Lawndale King," Willie Round’s powerful new play about Dr. King’s time living in Chicago’s North Lawndale community. Legendary Chicago director and filmmaker Pemon Rami will direct the reading and join Round for a post-show discussion. ⏰ When – Monday, 1/19 at 1 p.m. (CHM will be open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) 📍 Where – 1601 N Clark Street 🎟 Tickets – Seats are first come, first served. General admission is free for Illinois residents with registration. To learn about other events, exhibits, directions, and parking, visit chicagohistory.org #MLKDay #ChicagoEvents

The Chicago History Museum brings together Chicago’s incredible history—and our neighbors—to find greater meaning and build better futures from the past we share.  Your gift helps us satisfy curiosity about Chicago’s history with exhibitions, resources, and programs so people can see themselves represented in our galleries. New and increased gifts will be matched through a generous grant from The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust and Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust.Give now: https://ow.ly/CeMy50XO2vV

Today is GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. On this day, your contribution of any amount will help the Chicago History Museum preserve our collection of 23 million artifacts, provide free admission to 27,000+ students, create exciting new exhibitions, tours and programs, and so much more! Make a gift: https://ow.ly/LJiM50XAZT7

#ShopWithPurpose at our newly reopened Museum Store on Sunday, November 30! Holiday shoppers will not only find quality gifts from local artists and businesses, but also the rich history of our Windy City. From books to jewelry to children’s toys to home accessories and gourmet snacks made in Chicago, there’s something for everyone. Shop on Museum Store Sunday knowing you’re supporting local businesses and your favorite Museum's community programs! Plan ahead for your visit this weekend post-Turkey Day: https://lnkd.in/gvaXdXaY

Don't forget! In observance of Thanksgiving, the Chicago History Museum will close at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and reopen on Friday, November 28. The Abakanowicz Research Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27–28, and reopen on Wednesday, December 3. Learn more about visiting the Museum and our holiday hours: https://lnkd.in/gvaXdXaY

“I’m proud to be Mexican. And I’m proud of the Mexican people who worked and lived in Pullman.” In our newest exhibition, #AquíEnChicago, you can find 89-year-old Al Quiroz’s lunchbox, apron, and keys on display. The objects tell their owner’s story along with those of the Pullman neighborhood and the historically persistent cultural presence of Latino/a/e communities in Chicago from the 1800s to the present. https://ow.ly/CKpY50Xo4Jo

#AquíenChicago is now open! A tremendous thank you to all the partners, lenders, advisors, and guests who joined us for the opening this Saturday. A special thank you to Ballet Folklórico de Chicago, Kichwa Community of Chicago, and Escuelita Bombera de Corazón for their incredible performances. The energy they brought connected us all through dance and song. This exhibition was made possible by our generous sponsors: Bank of America Foundation, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Institute of Museum and Library Services, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Joseph Seliga and Vanessa B. M. Vergara, and Wintrust. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gGt4wn2C

"The 4,000-square-foot #AquíenChicago will examine the city’s immigrant lives with more than 700 artworks, photographs, clothing, personal items, protest posters and music. Items include quinceañera gowns for the traditional 15th-birthday coming-of-age celebrations for young women and a collection of 265 tiny terra cotta models of local landmarks, businesses and homes made in response 'to feelings of historic erasure and being under threat of displacement,' Gonzales said." Aquí en Chicago opens October 25, read more about the exhibition at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gwWu5fyQ