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

> Purchase tickets

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