On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re asking questions about our nation’s democracy in progress. Are all people equal in our city? What happens in Chicago when workers or people of color stand up for their rights? How do we honor the Indigenous stewards of the land we now call Chicago? What can we do to create a “more perfect union” today in Chicago and the United States?

Anchored in CHM’s collection materials relating to the United States’ founding and Chicago’s civic legacies, US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago invites visitors to engage with these questions and their own lived experiences through artistic interpretation, exhibitions, and educational programming, including lessons from historical clothing and stories of ongoing civic participation.

Time: During regular hours

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Ages: Ages 10 and up