Event List

Charles Bethea from the Chicago History Museum will discuss Juneteenth, our country’s second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains unknown to many Americans.

Ever slept in a wigwam or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the 1920s, entrepreneurs have been dreaming up unusual structures to attract passing motorists.

German born Ludwig van Beethoven is the most listened to creator of classical music.

Join the Winnetka Historical Society to discover fascinating sites across the North Shore, including homes, buildings and parks, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) was one of the founding French Impressionists. His artwork captured the spirit of modern life.

From grand corpse larceny in Medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class.

Immerse yourself in a virtual tour of film history, animal performers, and cemeteries. Hear stories of dogs in early filmmaking, then visit Illinois' oldest pet cemetery.

As the 20^th Century began, America was undergoing tremendous change.

The Windy City has long been the backdrop to classic films, either as a setting depicted in a film or actually being portrayed through on-location productions. Join film historian Dr.

Chicago had an active role in the Civil War, and one of those roles was hosting one of the largest prisoner-of-war camps. Thousands of Confederate soldiers suffered and died there.

Get up close with art featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off through a virtual tour of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Photography has been instrumental in shaping Mexico’s national identity, capturing its historical milestones, cultural diversity, and social evolution.

Greg Borzo will share stories of Chicago’s unique history – from the stockyards and railroads to department stores and skyscrapers.

Troy Taylor delves into the Borden Murders and reveals what really happened that day in August 1892. Was Lizzie a murderer or were the murders committed by a madman?

The Guinness Book of World Records has proclaimed Paul McCartney is the Most Successful Composer and Recording Artist of All-Time! Using interview and performance video clips, music historian Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of Paul’s first p