[History_students] Chicago Historical Society Events--February

[Judy Ossello]

Friends or Lovers:
Same-sex Relationships of the 19th Century
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Thursday, February 17
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Program

Join us as OUT at CHS kicks off its second year with a fascinating
topic:
the relationships of major social, artistic, and literary figures in
the
19th century. A panel of nationally recognized scholars will delve
into
the myth and fact of same-sex relationships in the late 1800s. Expect
interesting new insights about social activist and Hull House founder
Jane
Addams, actress Charlotte Cushman, and poet Walt Whitman. Following
the
discussion, join us for our kickoff celebration with food, music, and
dancing. Tickets are $5 for CHS members and students, $10 for general
admission.

OUT at CHS is an initiative exploring the long and storied history of
the
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in Chicago. Watch
for
programming year-round.

Make a reservation:
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Presidents' Day
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Monday, February 21
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Meet two of America's most revered presidents and their wives at our
annual Presidents' Day Celebration at CHS. Abraham and Mary Lincoln
and
John and Jacqueline Kennedy will share stories about their lives and
their
years in the White House, as well as legends and myths surrounding the
presidency. Families can participate in hands-on activities, learn
about
the presidents, and create their own souvenirs. Listen in on a
noontime
performance by the Ceremonial Band of the U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes.
FREE
museum admission all day.

Learn more:
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"The Promise of Public Housing, 1936-1982"
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Through Friday, March 11

The hopes and struggles of the early days of Chicago public housing are
on
view in this photography exhibition now open at Roosevelt University.
The
show features works by some of Chicago's most important photographers,
including Harry Callahan, Mildred Mead, Bob Natkin, Vories Fisher, and
the
firm of Hedrich Blessing. A collaboration between Roosevelt University
and
CHS, the exhibition includes more than 80 photos, many never
previously
exhibited, drawn from the collections of the Chicago Housing Authority
and
the Chicago Historical Society.

Learn more:
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"The Sinking of the Eastland:
America's Forgotten Tragedy"
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Sunday, February 27, 2:00 p.m.

The excursion steamer Eastland was filled with Western Electric
Company
employees and their families when it rolled over in the Chicago River
on
the morning of July 24, 1915. More than 800 people lost their lives
within
a few feet of shore in one of the worst maritime disasters in American
history. As part of our continuing author series, Jay Bonansinga will
discuss his new book on the tragedy with a signing to follow.

Learn more: 
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