Bronzeville Walk of Fame
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616
Historic Sites
Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.
Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.
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Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago
Mar 29 – Jul 30
Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to…
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Taste of Chicago (Neighborhood Parks)
Jun 28
Taste of Chicago has been a summer staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual foodie extravaganza will bring both neighborhood events and the…
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4th on 53rd Parade
Jul 04
Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and…
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The Pullman State Historic Site - The Factory Complex
Chicago
The Pullman State Historic Site’s Factory Complex showcases the original industrial buildings where Pullman railcars were built, offering insight into America’s labor history, innovation, and the…
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