Chicago, IL, USA
This self-guided tour explores the hidden gems of Chicago’s south side and the history of the African-American women who lived, worked, and shape their community.
The tour is described in the guide book “Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping a History Black Women on Chicago’s South Side” written by Mariame Kaba and Essence McDowell. It follows 33 locations and 10 additional places of interest to explore the neighborhood. Read more...
Chicago, IL, USA
A dynamic outdoor exhibit commemorating LGBTQ history and significant members of the LGBTQ community of Chicago.
Stroll between the “Rainbow Pylons” to learn more about the life stories and achievements of people who changed the world while being overlooked or redacted because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
In a half-mile walk, you’ll get a deeper understanding of the struggles of individuals such as Frida Kahlo, Oscar wild, Margaret Chung, and David Kato had to face. Read more...
Chicago, IL, USA
This female-focused tour is exploring brilliant women and their art.
Get a better understanding of women artists that you already know and discover some you haven’t heard about before. Learn about their personal stories as well as how the time and place they lived in influenced their art and creation. Read more...
Chicago, IL, USA
Join Wanda Screw of Sadhaus, the fabulous Chicago Queen, to an unconventional museum tour.
Hear the crazy juicy stories behind the institute’s collection, and between one art piece to another, learn about the history of drag queens in the windy city. Read more...
Chicago, IL, USA
Get a better understanding of women’s life in Chicago’s early days (late 19th and early 20th centuries), by hearing the stories of those who left a mark and shaped the city, from their role in the Underground Railroad to creating the Juvenile Justice System.
Learn about women activists, artists, architects, detectives, social reformers, and even a potential assassinates.
Discover the powerful women who changed Chicago’s history, and celebrates the achievements of inspirational ladies such as Mary Wilmarth, Marion Mahony Griffin, Mary Richardson Jones, and Nettie Fowler McCormick. Read more...
Chicago, IL, USA
Walk the streets of Chicago and learn how women architects influenced the city’s skyline.
Travel through the Loop to view some of the new buildings and landscape projects designed by women, see their impact in your own eyes by viewing different buildings, offices, and public sites.
Hear stories of Chicago’s women architects in the past and present, and discuss their role in the future. Read more...
