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Ed Marciniak's City and Church (Past)

Wednesday, October 25th
6:00 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Talk
St. Ita Catholic Church, Jubilee Hall
5500 N. Broadway, Chicago

Edgewater resident Ed Marciniak wore many hats in his 84 years: a civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King; WWII conscientious objector; Loyola professor; champion of laborers; and prophet of inclusive community revitalization that laid the groundwork for the blossoming of Edgewater.

Please join author Charles Shanabruch for a lively discussion of his new biography “Ed Marciniak: A Voice of Conscience.” Click here for a flyer.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room at the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

The subject of the meeting is “Chicago’s Great Fire: The Destruction and Resurrection of an Iconic American City” by Carl Smith. Click here for a flyer.

2023 Edgewater Home Tour (Past)

The 32nd Annual Edgewater Home Tour is this coming Sunday, September 24, 2023.

This year, the tour will feature homes and their interiors in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood. The $25/person admission includes the tour booklet and refreshments. Click here for more information.

You may purchase tickets online with a credit card (through Saturday 9/23) BUT you must print your receipt and bring it with you. Also, there will be no refunds. bit.ly/ehstour2

2023 Photography Contest (Past)

The Edgewater Historical Society photography contest is back! The theme this year is “Edgewater’s Trees,” and the contest runs until October 31, 2023. Click here for more information.

2023 Living Treasures of Edgewater (Past)

Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N. Broadway

The Edgewater Historical Society sponsors the Living Treasures of Edgewater awards to honor residents and former residents of Edgewater who have made a difference in the lives of their fellow residents. These deeds can be small or large, but all contributed to the betterment of our community.

Due to the COVID epidemic, we postponed the recognition ceremony until now. Seven individuals will be added to the honor roll of Living Treasures on November 4, 2023. Their contributions very widely, from helping teenage immigrants adapt to the U.S., to volunteering for many organizations. But all have a very interesting story to tell.

We hope you can join in the celebration of our community and the people who make it a great place to live. Click here for more information about the Edgewater Living Treasures program.

Rosehill Cemetery tour (Past)

Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
Meet at the Rosehill Cemetery main gate
5800 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Join the Edgewater Historical Society and Rosehill Cemetery staff for an up-close and in-depth walking tour of Chicago’s largest, and one of Illinois’ most historic, final resting places.

This tailored tour will involve about one mile of walking, and include stops at notable gravesites, including some of Edgewater’s most prominent citizens. The tour will conclude at the cemetery’s beautiful May Chapel. Advanced registration is not required.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room at the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway. Please note the change of start-time.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

The subject of the meeting is “The Pit: A Story of Chicago” by Frank Norris. Click here for a flyer.

Edgewater walking tours (Past)

Walk Edgewater

Enjoy views of the historic buildings of Edgewater in our own unique outdoor museum. Edgewater has three historic districts, designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, and many blocks filled with historic homes. Tours will be led by knowledgeable guides. For descriptions of the tours, click “more…” below.

Note: All current tours are now sold out. Check back occasionally to see if new tours are announced.

You must register online for each tour, and pay using this link (bit.ly/ehswalk9)

There is a limit of 20 in each tour. Our tour guides, who will have microphones, will lead you through the tour, and share with you our researched brochure. Face masks are recommended but optional. The fee for each tour is $15, which supports the Edgewater Historical Society Museum.

Here are descriptions of all 11 walking tours and their scheduled dates/times: [more...]

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room at the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

The subject of the meeting is “The Haymarket Tragedy” by Paul Avrich. Click here for a flyer.

2023 Summer Nights in Edgewater (Past)

Join your neighbors again this year, on warm summer nights, for our popular community program of free live performances. From July 12 to August 23, 2023, every Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., different local musicians will entertain you in the beautiful EHS garden. Children and pet friendly! All are welcome. Click here for the 2023 schedule.

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