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In observance of Thanksgiving, the Chicago History Museum will close at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and reopen on Friday, November 28. The CHMResearchCenter will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27–28, and reopen on Wednesday, December 3. Learn more: ow.ly/7UYo5…A Home Economist wearing a Martha Logan smock tending to turkeys from the ovens of the Martha Logan test kitchens at Swift & Co., Chicago, c. 1948-67. CHM, ICHi-037757
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Is your new year's resolution to learn more about Chicago? Stop by CHM on one of our Illinois resident free days! And remember, Illinois kids 18 & under and all kids 12 & under are always free. ow.ly/eWE75…
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When we think of languages of Latin American heritage, Spanish and Portuguese may immediately come to mind, but many people speak Indigenous languages as well, such as Nahuatl, Purépecha, Kanjoba’l, K’iche’, and Kichwa. However, they are in danger of being lost. Our Indigenous Language Maintenance Project is part of our work as an archive and repository. Learn more in our latest blog post from Elena Gonzales, CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice: ow.ly/Naqp5…
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Happy NationalButterDay!🧈 The 1893 world’s fair in Chicago featured butter sculptures by Caroline Shawk Brooks (1840–1913), aka the “Butter Woman.” She was recognized as the 1st US sculptor who worked w/ & mastered the medium of butter. Works on display incl. a bas-relief of Christopher Columbus & a classical-style woman in robes, possibly Athena. Caroline’s temporary works of dairy 1st gained int'l attention at the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Learn more: ow.ly/UBpn5…
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