From History Watch history come to life as Abraham Lincoln describes his struggle to hold the Union together and an eyewitness tells the tale of the great Chicago Fire. Learn how Frederick Douglass rose from slavery to become an influential abolitionist and how immigrant Sophie Levy became an American. In Voices from History performances, actors portray historical figures as they recount events from the past.
Characters perform on a rotating schedule.
Exploring the City Summer is a perfect time to explore Chicago, and CHS offers fun walking tours of its surrounding neighborhoods including Old Town, Gold Coast, and Lincoln Park. In addition to our regular daytime walks, don t miss our summertime-only evening walking tours. Advanced registration is highly recommended but not required. Each tour meets in the Kovler Lobby. Chicago s Gold Coast Take a trip through the Astor Street historic district s opulent mansions and elegant town homes and hear fascinating stories of some of the neighborhood s residents, including the McCormicks, Wrigleys, and Palmers.