The Chicago History Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Bes-Ben hats in the world. In 1919, the brother and sister team of Benjamin and Bessie Green-Field opened a millinery store in Chicago. Though Bessie left the business shortly after to get married, Benjamin continued to sell hats for more than fifty More
Togetherness is the theme of Museum Week 2020. In the spirit of togetherness, today we recognize and honor those whose jobs help fight against COVID-19 and keep communities healthy and functioning in this new normal. With the global pandemic has come countless unknowns, but one thing is certain—the people who have committed to serving their More
Every Sunday, we’re featuring a story submitted to our community-based initiative, In This Together, which collects digital records that capture personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a heartwarming story of a mother and her daughter making the pandemic a little more bear-able through teddy bears and lunchtime smoothies. “This is my More
With more than 1.5 million images and more than 4 million feet of moving images, the Chicago History Museum’s prints and photographs collection reflects the creativity of the city’s visual arts community—including artists, photographers, and printmakers—from the early nineteenth century to the present. Explore their work through our free online puzzles! Revisit bygone Chicago through More
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. On May 8, 1945, millions of people rejoiced at the news of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender. A period of wartime that lasted nearly six years and cost the lives of millions; destroyed homes, families, and cities; and brought huge suffering to entire countries had finally More