Event List

Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII.

Learn about the bombing of Hiroshima with Clinton Fairbanks, who shares the story of Mr. Masakazu Saito, one of the closest survivors of the atomic blast.

Aaron Douglas was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, developing a unique style that combined influences from African art, Egyptian art, and contemporary Art Deco design to create a distinct African-American modernism.

In celebration of Fat Tuesday, explore the history of Mardi Gras and a few of its 200+ onscreen depictions, including some from Chicago film companies!

As the 1960 election loomed, two ambitious, young politicians stood poised to lead America into the new decade and beyond.

Join the Winnetka Historical Society for a presentation that focuses on lesser-known aspects of the North Shore’s history.

They are hailed as heroes, visionaries, and the architects of American democracy—but who were the Founding Fathers, really?

Even amongst the many different communities and cultures that make up the rich tapestry that is Mexico, the Huichol people stand out for their vibrant and deeply spiritual artistic tradition.