The Guild of the Chicago History Museum cordially invites you to America 250: Humanities and History.

RSVP HERE: https://7615a.blackbaudhosting.com/7615a/Guild-Program-on-America-250

*Note: Illinois America 250 Chair Gabrielle Lyon will be speaking.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, history organizations are building understanding by presenting learning and engagement opportunities encouraging people of all ages to explore our American journey toward a more perfect union, and the many hands that have shaped our democracy. Guild members, and their guests, are invited to a special program featuring a dialogue between Gabrielle Lyon, Executive Director of Illinois Humanities and Chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission; and Erica Griffin-Fabicon, Elizabeth F. Cheney Director of Education at CHM. Over coffee and pastries, learn about the vision and priorities of the Illinois America 250 Commission and how CHM will amplify them through our collaborative "Democracy 250: Chicago is a Civic City" project. Facing Freedom, CHM's permanent exhibit of which the Guild is underwriting the refurbishment, will be a central feature of the Museum's plans to commemorate America 250.

Questions? Please contact Nell McKeown at  
mckeown@chicagohistory.org or 312-799-2112.