Join the Fun! Celebrate 15 Years! Shop Jarvis Square!
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. […]
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Addressing the Needs of Asylum Seekers in Chicago
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 […]
Tour the Emil Bach and Lang Houses at Tawani Hospitality’s Thank You Rogers Park Event
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 […]
37th Historic HouseWalk: Peterson Woods at The West Edge of West Ridge
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.
Living History Series: Building New Lives – The Story and Mission of RefugeeOne
Join us for a talk by Zachary Dmyterko, Communications Manager of RefugeeOne who will tell the story of the mission and work of RefugeeOne, and how the agency has helped […]
A Walk in the Park with Professional Food Forager Dave Odd
Learn where to find the abundance of edible and medicinal plants that grow in Chicago on this walk in the park with professional food forager Dave Odd.
Building New Lives: The Story and Mission of RefugeeOne
Hear what RefugeeOne and the 49th Ward Aldermanic Office are doing to help recently-arrived refugees in the community.
2023 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting, election of Directors and guest speaker LaDale Winling to learn about the Chicago Covenants Project and how restrictive real estate covenants of the past still affect our neighborhood today.
Annual Meeting Welcomes New Board Members
View a recording of the meeting here. Sarah Fiola George Tobin About fifty RPWRHS members and supporters logged on to Zoom on Saturday, March 26 for the 2022 General Membership […]
2022 Annual Member Meeting
This year, we’re excited to host a performance from members of Mandala Arts at our annual meeting. Mandala Arts is an organization of classical and folk musicians, dancers, and storytellers commited to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural and artistic practices of the south Asian subcontinent. Their program will be proceeded by a short business meeting and election of directors.