Living History: A Life of Jazz on the Road with West Ridge’s Jerry DiMuzio
Join Jerry DiMuzio as he reflects on over 50 years as a musician in the Chicago music scene and on the road touring, playing clarinet, sax, and flute. He has […]
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Addressing Eco-Anxiety: A Living History Series in 4 Parts
Our final examination of new strategies to address the challenges of climate change will present an overview of efforts to develop a Hydrogen Economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Art of Surveying: A History of Chicagoland in Maps
About 45 map-lovers attended the Living History Program on May 4, 2024 at the Northtown branch library. Living History Program Summary by Dave Kalensky On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the […]
The Art of Surveying: 170 Years of Mapping Chicagoland
Several years ago, Donald and Tanya Smith finally looked into some old filing cabinets they inherited when they took over their family surveying business and discovered a treasure trove of […]
Safe Landing: One Family’s Journey through the Deadliest Aviation Accident in American History
On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 tragically crashed near O’Hare Airport in what remains the deadliest aviation accident to have occurred in the United States. Three siblings from […]
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 […]
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 […]
100 Years of Women’s Suffrage: A Celebration with Alderwoman Maria Hadden
100 years ago, the 19th Amendment granted the vote to women nationwide. Join us on Zoom for an online celebration of the centennial with 49th Ward Alderwoman Maria Hadden.
2020 Annual Member Meeting: Ultra Local Geography, from Preservationist Larry Shure
Larry Shure is a preservation planner who has lived in Rogers Park for 20 years. Since 2006 he has shared his neighborhood observations, sketches, diagrams and maps on his blog, […]
Living History Program: Artists of the Wall
Artists of the Wall has been an important part of Rogers Park for a quarter of a century. Learn the story behind this enduring Loyola Park Advisory Council project that adds art to our lake shore and involves hundreds of local residents and artists from around the city. Mary Bao, long-time RPWRHS member and one of the founders of the event, will talk about how the festival began, how it has evolved over more than two decades, and plans for where it’s going in the future.