Commemorative Day | Black History Month

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL

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Celebrate Black History Month in the city where it started! As we look forward to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we lift up the history of African Americans who have had a vital hand in forming this nation.
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Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-6038, United States

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