Lectures and Seminars
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Lectures and Seminars
Expert speakers and engaging topics are the hallmarks of our lectures and seminars.
- Da Franchises, Da Fans, Da Finest: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, and November 11
- Inside Chicago Fashion: Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, and March 10
- Urban History Seminar: Select Thursdays, September-May
Da Franchises, Da Fans, Da Finest
Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, and November 11, 7:00 p.m.
Cost:
Single lecture: $10; $8, members; series: $27; $22, members.
Series discount not available online; call 312.642.4600.
From the gridiron to the diamond to home court to the ice, Chicago has bred incredible teams and loyal fans. For three weeks, we will welcome sports writers, athletes, and other experts to weigh in on Chicago’s legacy of winners and losers, buzzer beaters and record breakers, bleacher bums and back-office brass.
The Highlight Reel
Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m.
Get the inside track and a brief history of our city’s favorite franchises. We’ll relive the greatest moments in Chicago’s sports history.
Fandemonium
Tuesday, November 4, 7:00 p.m.
From superstitions to sing-a-longs, sports aficionados can make or break a season. Hear how die-hard, fist-pumping, face-painted fans can truly influence the game.
The Hall of Fame
Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 p.m.
Listen to some of the most beloved Chicago athletes share their stories about time in the pros.
Blackhawks Game
Sunday, November 16, 6:00 p.m.
This series ends with Museum night at the United Center. Price includes game ticket and t-shirt. Face paint not included. Must reserve by October 10.
Cost:
Game: $45; $40, members; game & lecture series: $70; $60, members.
Series discount not available online; call 312.642.4600.
Inside Chicago Fashion
Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, and March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Take an in-depth look at Chicago's fashion history at this seminar series featuring some of the city's fashion icons, designers, and historians.
These talks are among the many programs associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.
Cost:
$10; $8 members. Series tickets are $27; $22 members.
> Check back in mid-November to purchase tickets for this tour.
> Learn more about Chic Chicago
Urban History Seminar
This monthly series features distinguished scholars from the Chicago area and beyond. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m., program follows. Purchase tickets online or call 312.799.2012.
> Download the 2008-09 schedule (PDF)
September 2008
"What I learned about Sprawl since writing Sprawl: A Compact History (2005)"
Robert Bruegmann, University of Illinois at Chicago
Thursday, September 18, 6:00 p.m.
October 2008
"Immigrant Spaces?: Transplanting Ethnic Enclaves to Chicago Suburbs"
Margaret Lee, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thursday, October 23, 6:00 p.m.
November 2008
"The Co-op Alternative: Multifamily Homeownership in the Postwar American City"
Matthew G. Lasner, Georgia State University
Thursday, November 13, 6:00 p.m.
December 2008
"Black Politics & Gay Rights: Urban Governance and Social Movements in Chicago, 1960s–1980s"
Timothy Stewart-Winter, University of Chicago
Thursday, December 11, 6:00 p.m.
January 2009
"Euclid's Elements and Burnham's Plan of Chicago"
Jill Van Newenhizen, Lake Forest College
Thursday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.
February 2009
"Competing for the Mexican Immigrants in Chicago: The Protestant and Catholic Battle, 1900-1940"
Malachy R. McCarthy, Claretian Missionaries USA Archives
Thursday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.
March 2009
"Burnham, Bennett, and Beyond: Reflections on a Century of Planning in the Chicago Region"
Joseph Schweiterman, DePaul University
Thursday, March 12, 6:00 p.m.
April 2009
"Edward J. Logue and the Renewing of American Cities after World War II"
Lizabeth Cohen, Harvard University
Thursday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.
May 2009
"Streets and Stages: Urbanization and the Arts after World War II"
Julia Foulkes, New School
Thursday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.
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