This summer, Civic Season returns to the Chicago History Museum with a series of exciting and informative programs focused on learning from Chicago’s past to write a better future. Presented in partnership with Made By Us, CHM collaborates with local community leaders, artists, and youth to set the stage every summer for Civic Season. Programming starts on Juneteenth and continues with Civic Saturdays all leading toward the final program on Independence Day. This year, presented in collaboration with the Floating Museum, CHM is hosting the “Founders” inflatable sculpture at the Museum on June 21, 2025, in support of Civic Season and to further promote awareness of underrepresented parts of Chicago’s history. During the program, the mobile monument will be further activated with performances and related hands-on arts-making activities for youth and families. All Civic Season events are free admission days to CHM for Illinois residents. Learn more about the series of programs, visit www.chicagohistory.org.

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