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 […]
A Walking Tour of Calvary Cemetery
Visit the graves of the founders of Rogers Park, and learn how their vision shaped the community we live in today.
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.
The Culinary Tour of Devon Avenue is Back!
Our popular tour of the Devon Avenue International Marketplace, complete with lunch at an Indian Restaurant with Food Historian Colleen Sen is back. The July tour sold out quickly, so […]
Legal Limits: Historic Pub Crawl in Rogers Park/West Ridge
From the earliest days of settlement along the Ridge to today, taverns, corner bars and neighborhood pubs have been important gathering places for Rogers Park and West Ridge residents and […]
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.
Faces and Places on Howard Street
A Walking Tour with Glenna Eaves Join experienced guide and historian Glenna Eaves on a walking tour to get intimately acquainted with the neighborhood at the northern border of Rogers […]