Leather is a style, an identity, and a community within our neighborhood. Leather style and culture developed in gay bars and motorcycle clubs in the 1950s 1960s. Join us to gain a better understanding of this community on a tour of the Leather Archives & Museum led by LA&M Archivist, Mel Leverich.
Join Michael Frank, long time Rogers Park resident and CEO of Earwig Music, the Chicago-based record label of blues and roots music. His talk will follow a brief report on the State of the Society and election of board members.
When Temi Creppy came to Chicago from Nigeria as a young child, his family had hope and ambition, but no clear map of what success would look like or how to achieve it. Don’t miss his Living History reflection on the American Dream today.
Join us to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass with a Transcribe-A-Thon working with never-before accessible historic documents from Black History. Click for more information
The iconic Clark-Devon Hardware clock is a neighborhood landmark, marking the corner where Bernie Walchak began the business a century ago. Join his grandson, Ken Walchak to hear the story.
The 39th Historic House Walk features a neighborhood where the homes reflect the experimental spirit of the turn of the 20th Century. Each house represents a new style or innovation of the period.
Join us for a look at the history of Country Music from a decidedly Chicago point of view, shared by Mark Guarino, former pop music critic for the Daily Herald.
Louann Hamilton, Chicago Transportation Alliance President, will take us on a journey through the history of Chicago street transportation, relating how shared use in the early part of the 20th century evolved into auto-oriented dominence, and how she and others are working with city government to foster transformation to a Safe Streets for All policy.
Rosehill has always been a resting place for Rogers Park/ and West Ridge families. Tour the cemetery through local eyes for a new look at neighborhood history.
Spend an evening with Alderwoman Debra Silverstein as she discusses City Council, the legislation she is sponsoring and her vision for the future of the 50th Ward and for Chicago.