Special Events
Chicago History Museum special events educate, inspire, and surprise.
- Presidents Day: Monday, February 15
- A Day of Remembrance: Sunday, February 21
- Chicago Maritime Festival: Saturday, February 27
- Chicago’s Birthday Party: Thursday, March 4
- New Beer’s Eve: Tuesday, April 6
- Making History Awards: Thursday, May 13
Presidents Day
Monday, February 15; 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the legacy of the nation’s presidents
with the entire family. Through storytelling, dramatic performances,
craft activities, and music by the Michael Teolis
Singers, discover the stories and legends of the American
presidency.
Cost:
Free; no reservations required.
A Day of Remembrance
Sunday, February 21, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Commemorate the anniversary of FDR’s
Executive Order 9066, which forcefully incarcerated 120,000 Americans
of Japanese descent during World War II. Award-winning storyteller
Alton Takiyama-Chung presents his original monologue
“Heroes,” which follows two brothers’ journey from basic training to
the battlegrounds of Europe with the all–Japanese American 100th
Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Japanese American Council, the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society, the Japanese American Citizens League, and the Japanese American Service Committee.
Cost:
Free; no reservations required.
> For more information visit www.cjahs.org
Chicago Maritime Festival
Saturday, February 27
Festival
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Be part of an international
gathering that celebrates Chicago’s diverse maritime heritage. Daytime
activities include more than forty seminars, workshops, lectures,
films, and exhibits on a broad range of topics, such as underwater
archeology, sailing, shanties, life at sea, model shipbuilding,
environmental issues, boating safety, weather, shipwrecks, and tall
ships.
Maritime Music Concert
7:00–10:30 p.m.
Critically acclaimed performers from across the country and around the world come together for a concert honoring maritime culture. Don’t miss the 97th Regimental String Band, Caryl P. Weiss, John Roberts, Rick Spencer, and Chicago’s own Tom and Chris Kastle.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Maritime Society and Common Times.
Cost:
Festival only: $10 adults, free children 12 and under;
Concert only: $20;
Festival and concert: $25, early-bird special (by February 20):
$20.
10 percent discount for Museum members.
> For tickets visit www.chicagomaritimefestival.org
Chicago’s Birthday Party
Thursday, March 4, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for the city’s 173rd birthday party. The official celebration includes music, crafts, and a very special birthday cake. Presented in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events.
Cost:
Free admission 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
New Beer’s Eve
Tuesday, April 6, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
At the stroke of midnight on April 7, 1933, Prohibition was history. After thirteen years as contraband, “intoxicating liquors” were once again legal. The night before has come to be known as New Beer’s Eve, and the Chicago History Museum invites you to celebrate this historic event and kick off Prohibition month. Ticket price includes food, beer, and kegs of history.
Cost:
$55, $50 Members
Location:
Sheffield’s Bar and Grill, 3258 N. Sheffield
Sixteenth Annual Making History Awards
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by Dinner and Award Presentation
On Thursday, May 13, 2010, the Chicago
History Museum will proudly present the sixteenth annual Making History
Awards at the Palmer House. This event will celebrate the
accomplishments of three individuals and one corporation for their
historic contributions to the city and nation. By identifying
extraordinary awardees each year, we hope to make history more personal
and emphasize how history is a living and breathing part of our
lives.
Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can
be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two
weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language
interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public
Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in
order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600
