Nearly four decades since its initial release, Marvell Ginsburg’s The Tattooed Torah is widely regarded as a quintessential resource for early Holocaust education. A profound story of love, hope, and resilience, The Tattooed […]
La Tuna de Oro was Born in the city of Guanajuato in 1965 and since then managed to revolutionize the musical concept of this type of group by combining the […]
Crimes and Punishment in Sweden by Kathy Meade Did your Swedish ancestor commit a crime? Many Swedish researchers have discovered a note in the church books that an ancestor was […]
Join us in "Celebrating Native American Heritage Month" with a Trickster Open House on November 29 from 5-7 PM and special guests, Larry Yazzie and Iron Bear.
Víctor has lived by himself, tending to his cows, in the mountains of Costa Rica for decades. He believes his neighbors have ordered their one indigenous employee to spy on […]
Greek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in […]
Renowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts, past and present, with Jill Gage, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting […]
Holiday CASH Bingo! Tell your friends, family, and neighbors! The higher in attendance, the higher the payout per game. Coverall will be $200! Food TBD! Mark your calendars!
The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at its Annual Gala Fundraiser, Leve'L 2022! "Leve'L" roughly translates to "Uplift" in Haitian Creole. Join us in uplifting the accomplishments […]
Bring your passion for Scotland and be part of history as Chicago Scots, the first and oldest charity in Illinois, returns to the Chicago History Museum for our grandest evening of the […]
Español ¡Bonita Radio llega al Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center! “De Puerto Rico a Chicago, un paso es!”, una jornada de afirmación con la diáspora en Chicago, la Fundación Periodismo […]
Calligraphy evolved into a fine art practice in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be reimagined by artists today. To keep the art of beautiful lettering alive, it must […]
Sharing Our Wisdom, Values & Diverse Cultures In celebration of the Association on American Indian Affairs’ 100th anniversary, the Association is honored to announce the first annual Tribal Museums Day to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. We are engaging Tribal Museums […]
Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from Santa. It is entertainment for the whole family and includes kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.
Every year, the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture honors exceptional individuals who, through their talents, efforts, and achievements, have distinguished themselves and contributed to the betterment of humanity. The Award is the highest and longest-standing civic honor of its kind outside of Lithuania. The roster of former honorees includes civic and cultural leaders, physicians, artists, […]
Deck the IAHC halls at the annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 4th from 9am-9pm. Festivities include Mass, breakfast, craft and bake sale, music, dance, children’s activities and visit from Santa. Tickets for breakfast are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. The breakfast begins at 10:00am, and reservations are required. Entry […]
Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from Santa. It is entertainment for the whole family and includes kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.
Orphaned and torn apart at the age of 3, twins Adam and Ida Paluch survived the Holocaust without knowing what had happened to each other. Adam endured life in a concentration camp and was later adopted. Ida evaded capture as a hidden child in Nazi-occupied-Poland. Both children were baptized, issued fake birth certificates with new […]
Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It’s a friendly group and […]
Since the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, we will explore the history of this conflict from the Ottoman Empire to the Balkans War to Cyprus. If you feel like you are missing […]