Online Photo Archive Available NOW!
See a Selection of our Historic Photos Online We are happy to announce that more than 8,000 digitized images in our photo archive are available for viewing online. Now you […]
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2023 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting, election of Directors and guest speaker LaDale Winling to learn about the Chicago Covenants Project and how restrictive real estate covenants of the past still affect our neighborhood today.
A Year-End Message from the President
Thanks for Your Support in 2022 and Best Wishes for 2023 As 2022 draws to a close, the Board of Directors and I want to thank our members, volunteers, sponsors […]
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 […]
Living History: The West Ridge Nature Park Archeological Survey
Did you know there is an archeological dig in at our very own West Ridge Nature Center? Not much is known about the indigenous peoples who occupied modern-day Chicago, and […]
Tour Chicago’s Last Churchyard Cemetery
Discover the story of this grave when you tour St. Henry’s cemetery. St. Henry’s Cemetery is Chicago’s only surviving churchyard cemetery, the final resting place for many of the original […]
2022 Annual Member Meeting
This year, we’re excited to host a performance from members of Mandala Arts at our annual meeting. Mandala Arts is an organization of classical and folk musicians, dancers, and storytellers commited to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural and artistic practices of the south Asian subcontinent. Their program will be proceeded by a short business meeting and election of directors.
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 […]
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.