Events

Spring 2018

125th Anniversary World's Fair event

 “The 125th Anniversary of the World’s Columbian Exposition: A Celebration” features Chicago Fellow Don Meyer’s work on Souvenir Music from the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018, at the Chicago History Museum. 6:00 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. lecture and concert. Tickets and registration via Chicago History Museum. 

Fall 2017: Chicago’s Architectural Past: NOW

Lake Forest College and the Chicago History Museum partner on a series of faculty talks about how Chicago’s past architectural stories are being shared through the media of today’s technologies. In September and October, faculty Chicago Fellows, sponsored by Lake Forest College’s Digital Chicago grant, share how 360°photography reveals Chicago’s sacred spaces, how family home design has changed since WWII, and what an urban archaeological dig can tell us about Chicago’s Gold Coast. All talks are part of the Public Program’s for the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial. 

All events take place at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
6:00 p.m.: Reception with cash bar
6:30 p.m.: Lecture followed by Q+A

“Creating 360° Immersive Tours of Sacred Spaces”