The Black Metropolis History Consortium is dedicated to discovering, preserving and promoting the use of materials documenting the history of Black Chicago. Marcia Walker-McWilliams, the group's Executive Director, will talk about her organization's efforts to make the history of African-Americans in Chicago available for all of us today and for historians and researchers in the […]
Did you know that The Beatles visited Edgewater's Saddle and Cycle Club before their 1965 concerts? That's just one fascinating tidbit in the new book "Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s" by local historian and Rogers Park resident John Lyons. Join us and Professor Lyons on Zoom at this event organized by […]
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It's been tough the past year, and local businesses need our support. During February, put your money where your heart is and shop locally. Participate in the Rogers Park Business Alliance Shop Where Your Heart Is campaign. For full rules and details, click here. Enter your receipts from local businesses for a chance to win […]
Take a break from the pressures of current events and enjoy a look back at the simplicity of childhood. Long-time West Ridge resident David Patt will share stories from his memoir of the 1950s and 1960s, Walking Devon and other childhood memories and we'll all take time to remember and share our own favorite childhood […]
Our 2021 Annual Meeting will include a new virtual production of "The Debate," a play by long-time member June Finfer first performed live to celebrate the Centennial of Annexation in 1993.
One of the 41 public monuments that are subjects of the Chicago Monument assessment project is the plaque marking the Indian Boundary Line in Rogers Park. Join us for a discussion of the historic significance of the Indian Boundary, the purpose of historic markers and monuments, and perspectives on whether and how this particular marker serves its purpose.
Walking tours are back for the summer, beginning with the return of our popular walk through historic Rosehill Cemetery. Neighborhood Historian Glenna Eaves will once again lead a tour that reveals the early story of our community by visits to the graves and monuments of men and women who helped build our neighborhood. Farmers, soldiers, […]
Walking tours are back! Join Glenna Eaves and Dona Vitale on a walk through two Historic Bungalow Districts to learn about the notorious gangsters who shared this peaceful neighborhood with prosperous business owners, famous athletes, noted architects, creative artists and skilled craftsmen.