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In March of 2004, Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that his controversial shutting of Meigs Field a year earlier would allow for a public park, as envisioned in the 1909 Plan of Chicago.
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Walking Tours

Discover the city’s neighborhoods, parks, and cemeteries on our popular guided tours.


Wonderful Wizard of Oz Park

Saturdays, April 10 and May 15, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Oz Park Scarecrow statueJoin us for a stroll down the yellow brick road through beautiful Oz Park. Learn about the development and history of the park and how Chicago influenced the creation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved story and characters. Presented in collaboration with the Oz Park Advisory Council.

Location:
Tour meets at the corner of Webster and Burling.

Cost:
$15, $10 members

Saturday, April 10
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Saturday, May 15
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Know Your Neighborhood

Walking ToursGet to know the city’s historic neighborhoods, from the opulent mansions of the Gold Coast to the vibrant past of Old Town. Tours are held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and meet in front of the Museum.

Cost:
$15, $10 members

The Glitzy Gold Coast

Saturdays, April 17 and May 8, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast. Wander through the neighborhood and learn about our city’s early history, its founders, public art and architecture.

Saturday, April 17
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Saturday, May 8
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The Old Town Trek

Saturdays, April 24 and May 22, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

From Germans to hippies to yuppies, Old Town has seen an assortment of residents come and go. On this unique walking tour of Old Town, learn about the neighborhood’s colored past as well as its vibrant present.

Saturday, April 24
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Saturday, May 22
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Saturday in the Park: Lincoln Park

Saturday, May 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
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Graceland Cemetery Tour

Sunday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Experience the history of old Chicago as you venture through one of the country's most famous cemeteries. Al Walavich takes you on a fascinating tour through the graves of Graceland Cemetery, including famous Chicagoans Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Potter and Bertha Palmer, and George Pullman.

Location:
Meet in the cemetery entrance at Irving Park Road and Clark Street.

Cost:
$15, $10 Members

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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.

Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for the most current information about your tour.

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

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