The Guild Presents | Women of “Aquí en Chicago”
Schedule
Tue Mar 10 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL
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Presented in partnership with the International Women’s Forum, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes evening in celebration of Women’s History Month.Did you know that nearly one-third of Chicago’s residents are Latino/a/e? Come explore the rich history and impact of this vibrant community through the Chicago History Museum’s newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago.
After a self-guided walk through the gallery, join us for a presentation with CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales sharing stories of the remarkable women featured in Aquí en Chicago. The evening concludes with a reception.
$50 per ticket.
SCHEDULE
4:00 p.m. – Aquí en Chicago open for self-guided exploration
5:00 p.m. – Doors open – Drinks Served
5:30 p.m. – Presentation begins
6:15 p.m. – Reception begins – Drinks & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
7:00 p.m. – Evening concludes
Underwriting opportunities are available. Contact Darcy Evon, Guild 4th Vice President Development, at [email protected] for more information.
Thank You to Our Underwriters
Darcy Evon
Catherine Grahn
As of January 15, 2026
SPEAKER
Dr. Elena Gonzales is Curator of Civic Engagement & Social Justice at the Chicago History Museum and lead curator of Aquí en Chicago. Her book Exhibitions for Social Justice (2019) was published in Routledge’s Museum Meanings Series. She is a contributing author of Change is Required: Preparing for the Post-Pandemic Museum (Rowman & Littlefield and the American Association for State and Local History, 2022). Gonzales has curated exhibitions since 2006 and taught curatorial studies since 2010.
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