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September 2020
34th Annual House Walk, Virtual Edition
Covid-19 can't stop the 34th Annual Rogers Park/West Ridge House Walk. We're taking our event online! Each Sunday until October 18, 4 p.m. we're presenting episodes of our 2020 Virtual House Walk, each focused on one fascinating and historic home. In these weekly Zoom sessions, we'll tell the story of the property and join the current homeowners for a video tour that highlights the features that make their home a unique addition to our community. No fee to join the…
Find out more »October 2020
Open House Chicago Comes to Rogers Park
Open House Chicago has been reimagined for 2020. Hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, the event spans more than 20 Chicago neighborhoods, including Rogers Park, and has been extended to November 1. The event is a showcase of the fascinating history, architecture, and culture of the city’s diverse neighborhoods, through both online and outdoor events. Download the app, for mobile access to walking tours and other programming. On October 21, 10 a.m. Rogers Park resident Nicole Kowrach will chat online with…
Find out more »Member/Volunteer Social Hour and Discussion
We still can't gather in person, but we can still get together. Join us for a Virtual Member-Mingle and Social Hour to catch up on RPWRHS programs and plans, and add your voice and feedback to the discussion. Bring your favorite beverage and your ideas to this informal conversation where we'll share thoughts and catch up together.
Find out more »November 2020
Living History: Preserving and Sharing Black History in Chicago
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 future. Marcia Walker-McWilliams is the Executive Director of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC). She received a Ph.D. in American History from the University of…
Find out more »December 2020
Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s
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 the Edgewater Historical Society to enjoy a provocative look back at those turbulent times, the Fab Four and Chicago of the 1960's.
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Make Your Holiday Shopping a Win-Win-Win Event
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Find out more »A Wish for a Happier New Year
Click to read a message from Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society President Ken Walchak.
Find out more »February 2021
Shop Small and Make a Big Difference
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 weekly prizes and a $1,000 grand prize at the end of the month. You'll help our independent neighborhood businesses to survive and thrive. Submit receipt…
Find out more »Walking Devon and Other Stories: Living History with David Patt
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 experiences. This virtual event is free and open to all, presented via Zoom.
Find out more »March 2021
2021 Annual Member Meeting
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.
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