Re-Living History with the MOD 4
Our trip back to the 1960’s was plagued by 21st Century technology problems, but despite the issues, a good time was had by all who were able to attend. If […]
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Living History: Meet Mod4, A 1960s All-Girl Garage Band
Join long-time RPWRHS member and volunteer Kathy Talkin and her former bandmate Nellie Hastings as they relive the journey of the Mod 4, a 1960s all-girl garage band. When they started […]
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, […]
One Juror’s Ordeal: The Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial
Fifty years ago, on Sept 24, 1969, the Chicago Conspiracy Trial opened to decide the fate of eight protesters arrested during the 1968 Democratic Convention. The trial was a political, […]
Volunteer Profile: Tom Nall
Long-time RPWRHS volunteer Tom Nall, a retired history teacher, has had a conventional life, but spiced up with some unconventional adventures, as Society Vice President Kay McSpadden learned when they sat down for this chat.
Living History: The Immigrant Experience: From Russia to Rogers Park
Bena Shklyanoy and her family were part of a wave of Russian Jewish emigrants who were allowed to leave the Soviet Union from 1968 to 1979. Her tales of coming to Rogers Park in 1976 are another fascinating chapter in the immigrant history of our neighborhood.
Living History: Julia Bachrach and David Orr speak at RPWRHS programs
In our year-long exploration of Activism, two Living History talks by long-time neighborhood activists illustrated how advocacy for a wide range of causes can lead to important change.