End-of-the-Walk Open House
Go Behind-the-Scenes at Lang House, Live and In-Person! While we’ve learned to love Zoom, it’s been almost two years since supporters of the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society have been […]
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The Virtual House Walk is Back
Covid-19 can’t stop a Rogers Park/West Ridge tradition! Register now for the 35th Annual House Walk On Zoom. The Virtual House Walk is back, with four new episodes. Each live […]
Return of The Gangsters of West Ridge
Walking tours are back! Join Glenna Eaves and Dona Vitale on a walk through two Historic Bungalow Districts to learn about the notorious gangsters who shared this peaceful neighborhood with prosperous business owners, famous athletes, noted architects, creative artists and skilled craftsmen.
A Return to Historic Rosehill
Walking tours are back for the summer, beginning with the return of our popular walk through historic Rosehill Cemetery. Neighborhood Historian Glenna Eaves will once again lead a tour that […]
2021 Annual Member Meeting
Our 2021 Annual Meeting will include a new virtual production of “The Debate,” a play by long-time member June Finfer first performed live to celebrate the Centennial of Annexation in 1993.
Walking Down Devon and Other Childhood Memories
The video recording of this Virtual Living History Program presented by David Patt will be posted here soon.
Walking Devon and Other Stories: Living History with David Patt
Take a break from the pressures of current events and enjoy a look back at the simplicity of childhood. Long-time West Ridge resident David Patt will share stories from his […]
34th Historic House Walk: Virtual Edition
2020 RPWRHS Historic House Walk: A (Virtual) Walk Through Time and Place Instead of spending just one Sunday afternoon touring interesting historic homes in one neighborhood of Rogers Park or […]
34th Annual House Walk, Virtual Edition
Covid-19 can’t stop the 34th Annual Rogers Park/West Ridge House Walk. We’re taking our event online! Each Sunday until October 18, 4 p.m. we’re presenting episodes of our 2020 Virtual […]
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.