A Local Focus on Rosehill Cemetery
Rosehill has always been a resting place for Rogers Park/ and West Ridge families. Tour the cemetery through local eyes for a new look at neighborhood history.
A Vision for the 50th Ward: An Evening with Alderwoman Debra L. Silverstein
Spend an evening with Alderwoman Debra Silverstein as she discusses City Council, the legislation she is sponsoring and her vision for the future of the 50th Ward and for Chicago.
Faces and Places of Howard Street
Join popular tour guide Glenna Eaves to learn how Howard Street became one of Chicago’s premier entertainment venues and how the street continues to evolve.
Growing Under Glass: The Rise and Fall of the Ridgeville Greenhouses
After the Civil War, Greenhouse farming sparked the growth of West Ridge. RPWRHS member Dona Vitale will tell the story of the rise and later decline of the greenhouses, an era in our history that changed the landscape of West Ridge forever.
A Culinary Tour of India, Right in Our Own Backyard
Join us as we continue our culinary journey through India with Culinary Historian Colleen Sen.
Whether you already love Indian food or are a curious newcomer to the cuisine, you’ll want to take part as we continue our series exploring the regional dishes of India with Culinary Historian Colleen Taylor Sen.
2025 Annual Meeting: Indigenous Chicago, Then and Now
Members and non-members are welcome to attend a brief review of 2024, election of Board of Directors and presentation by Newberry Library Vice President on Indigenous Chicago, an exploration of our regional history through indigenous voices.
July 2024 in Ukraine: Surviving Summer; Living Through War
Mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Eastern Ukraine by learning more about how ordinary Ukrainians are experiencing the turmoil in their country. Lida Nedilsky, North Park University Sociology Professor, spent last summer meeting Ukrainians and documenting their stories.
How Rogers Park was “Built by Thompson”
C. H. Thompson (1859-1945): Developer of Luxury Homes by Gustavo Azevedo Three centuries ago, not much of modern-day Rogers Park existed. Where houses, apartments and shops now line the streets, birch trees and dunes dotted the landscape. Although almost empty compared to today’s population, the area was home to small groups of Potawatomi, Ojibwe, Odawa, […]
Shop Jarvis Square this Saturday
Once again, we’ll be hosting local artisans at our Office, 7363 North Greenview, as part of the annual “Shop Jarvis Square” celebration. Stop in to say hello and shop for unique locally made products that make great gifts or affordable indulgences for your own pleasure.
Cult or Religion? The Unification Church in Rogers Park
A mansion sits on the corner of North Sheridan Road and West Fargo Avenue. Built in 1912, the 6,600 sq. ft. home has six and a half baths, two sunrooms, an open eat-in kitchen with an island, a formal living room, and a basement decked out with an exercise room and a wet bar. Typically, a home like this would house a family, and in some ways, it did.