Chicago History Museum
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Today, the United States celebrates the declaration of its Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The document was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and explained the justifications for separation from the British nation. It was approved and adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and signed by most of the delegates on August 2, 1776.
A complete reading of the document will take place at the Chicago History Museum (formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society). Other highlights include patriotic musical performances and a children’s costume parade led by the World’s Tallest Uncle Sam. Admission is free to this outdoor event from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon.
The museum itself will open afterward from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., where regular admission prices apply: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, free for children 12 and younger.
The Chicago History Museum has been documenting the city’s history for the past 150 years. While most of its early collection was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 (including the original Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln), it still has a remarkable compilation of artifacts, including the bed in which Abraham Lincoln died, Al Capone’s mugshot, the first locomotive to operate in Chicago, the first passenger car to operate on the Chicago “eL” system in 1893, and a 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo low-rider. Kids are invited to explore Chicago using their five senses in the exhibit “Sensing Chicago.” Children can ride a high-wheel bicycle down a wood-paved street, catch a fly ball at U.S.Cellular Field Comiskey Park, hear the Great Chicago Fire, and more.
Photo credit: Wikipedia, quenby80 (c/o Flickr)
Chicago History Museum ($): 1601 N Clark St; 312-642-4600
Independence Day Hours
12 noon - 4:30 p.m.
Regular Hours
Mon - Wed: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thurs: 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri - Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun: 12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Street parking difficult; pay lot ($8 with validation)
Public trans: Bus # 22, 36, 72, 156
Red Line train (Clark/Division)
Brown/Purple Line train (Sedgwick)
http://www.chicagohistory.org/
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