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.
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 […]
The northern-most street on the border of Chicago and Evanston is a hidden-away corner of Rogers Park. Lined with mature trees and large backyard gardens, the long block of Juneway Terrace west of busy Sheridan Road offers a tranquil outdoor setting. Our 2024 HouseWalk features eight homes and an additional garden that highlight that street’s historic past and promising future. Homeowner guides will show their homes and share their efforts to make this street a beautiful refuge for life in the 21st Century.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Indian cuisine or a newcomer to the many regional dishes of the sub-continent, you can enjoy delicious meals in the company of others who share your love of adventurous eating. Join our culinary tour of India co-sponsored by the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society and the Culinary Historians of Chicago.
The African immigrant and refugee community in Chicago is a small but vibrant community, and many of Chicago’s African newcomers live in Rogers Park and West Ridge. Join Fr. Paul […]
2024 Annual Meeting will introduce the RPWRHS archive at the Northside Neighborhood History Center. Come to Sulzer Regional Library and get the scoop on this new way of sharing the historical materials RPWRHS has collected and preserved since 1975. Hear a report on 2023 and plans for the future.
Stop by the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society and all our neighbors for the 15th Annual Shop Jarvis Square celebration. Shop till you drop or come to enjoy the celebration. […]
A Living History Update from Alderperson Andre Vasquez. Since August 2022, Chicago has experienced a surge in forced migration. Over 19,500 asylum seekers have been bused from Texas to Chicago […]
As a thank you farewell to the neighborhood, Tawani Hospitality will host a public open house party before its two Rogers Park properties cease operation as event venues and vacation […]
Join us in the southwestern corner of West Ridge for a tour of the Historic Homes of Peterson Woods, a mix of classic Chicago Bungalows and elegant European-Revival styles on the bank of the North Shore at the West Edge of West Ridge.