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Pat McCaskey Discusses the History of the Bears

Patrick McCaskey is a 36 year veteran of the Chicago Bears and Senior Director. JOin him at the Worth Park District Historical Museum for an … Read more ›

Weapons used at the Battle of the Little Bighorn
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American Civil War & Indian Wars Exhibit at McCord

The American Civil War & Indian WarsHistory will come alive as the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center presents a rare opportunity to view a museum … Read more ›

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Sacred Native American Sites in the Midwest

In honor of national Archeology month, the museum will host a discussion about current Native American Issues regarding sacred sites, burials, environmental concerns and how … Read more ›

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In their own words: TribLocal contributors reflect on 9/11

Sept. 11, 2001, dawned bright and clear, but before the day was out indelible memories had been etched into our collective consciousness. For the 10-year … Read more ›

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Oh Really, Riley?

Come to the Worth Park District Historical Museum to meet and hear the tales from Trick Shop Owner Jim Riley. Jim Riley recently published the … Read more ›

Shepard High School Principal Josh Barron, center, holds a new plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of  Alan Shepard's first suborbital space flight. Joining Barron at a school celebration are former principal Ty Harting and Jim Riley, owner of Riley's Trick Shop. (Melissa R. Riske/TribLocal)

Shepard School reflects on 50th anniversary of 1st American in space

When Alan Shepard made American history on May 5, 1961, there were no Tweets, or Skype–not even a television broadcast. But the thousands of students … Read more ›

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Czechoslovak Heritage Museum event honoring former Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak

The Czechoslovak Heritage Museum will hold an event to honor former Chicago Mayor Anton J Cermak on Saturday, April 16 from noon until 4pm. The … Read more ›

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Gettysburg, Lincoln, and the Civil War in America

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is pleased to present Gettysburg, Lincoln, and the Civil War in America, Thursday, February 24 – Sunday, February 27. The … Read more ›

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The Last Dance (Pearl Harbor Memory)

The heavy fog dampened my hair & my spirits, as I wanted to flaunt my up sweep just like I saw Rita Hayworth do on … Read more ›