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Overview
May 29, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
For more than 250 years, women have made an impact on the history of our country. Playing a vital role in shaping who we are and what is possible, inspiring generations of girls today. From trailblazing activists to ground-breaking artists, educators, athletes, and community trailblazers, these women have transformed their fields and the region itself. Across countless disciplines, they have made their mark, especially here in the Chicagoland area. Since its establishment in 1833, Chicago and its surrounding neighborhoods have watched generations of girls grow into influential leaders, innovators, and advocates for their communities.
As young adolescents, they learned, worked, and discovered their voices within the “city of big shoulders.” In the exhibition History of Her: Woman Who Shaped Chicagoland, explore the early pioneers who settled in the region, examine how girls were educated, and trace the career paths that propelled them forward. Other themes explored will be women in politics/news, social work, the arts, and sports. The exhibition will feature artifacts and archival materials that illuminate their journeys and highlight the lasting impact they made on history. This is more than an exploration of the past—it is a celebration of how girls and women, both then and now, continue to shape the world around them.
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