Inaugural President's Circle Event

Thursday, June 19, 2008
5:30–6:30 p.m. Reception
6:30–7:30 p.m. Exclusive Behind-the-scenes Tours

Join us for our first-ever President's Circle reception. Enjoy this exciting opportunity to visit one-on-one with our curatorial staff, tour our collection storage areas, and examine some of the Museum's treasures currently hidden from view. This event is only available to our most generous donors. For more information about this event and giving levels, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 312.799.2118.

Making History Awards

On May 15, 2008, the Chicago Historical Society hosted the 14th Annual Making History Awards at the Chicago History Museum. The largest and most important annual fundraising event of the year, the 2008 Making History Awards celebrated the accomplishments of five extraordinary awardees that have each left their mark on this city. This year's honorees included business entrepreneur W. James Farrell, civic leader Sue Gin, educator Hanna Gray, the late jazz legend Franz Jackson, and corporate innovator Abbott. Thank you to all of our sponsors and contributors who made our evening a wonderful success.