TRUTHS AS WE SPEAK THEM: A STORYTELLING OPEN MIC IN BRONZEVILLE / CHINATOWN SAT NOV 19 at 1:30PM to 3:00 PM

FREE to the Public at Bronzeville Historical Society - 4455 S. King Drive - Suite 103, Chicago, IL Stop by to share your story, poetry, or any creative writing.... or simply to listen.

Sat. DECEMBER 10, 2022 – Sherry Williams presents at Community History Writing workshop at NEIU – Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

ALL Workshops FREE at NEIU Carruthers Center - 700 East Oakwood Blvd. Chicago, IL 60653 Everyone is invited to attend the FREE oral history workshop scheduled on Sat. Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:30 AM. Come ready to learn techniques to preserve your own story, family story, and community stories. Join us to enjoy Fun ways … Continue reading Sat. DECEMBER 10, 2022 – Sherry Williams presents at Community History Writing workshop at NEIU – Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Bronzeville Historical Society Board of Directors Meeting – Mon. Jan. 14, 2019 3 PM

Happy New Year! Mark your calendar to attend the Bronzeville Historical Society board meeting Mon. Jan. 14, 2019 at 3pm Meeting held at Mandrake Park Auditorium - 3858 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago RSVP REQUIRED: bronzevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com Jan 14 2019 BHS Board agenda

Exploring the Bronzeville Neighborhood – People and Places featured by Ji Yi – The Grid

Exploring Bronzeville video and articles Kudos to Ji Yi of the Chicago Sun-Times for featuring Bronzeville people and places in her recent addition to The Grid.  This new Sun-Times video series showcases the best of Chicago’s neighborhoods (and suburbs!) by turning a spotlight on the people, places and things that make our city one-of-a-kind. Look for … Continue reading Exploring the Bronzeville Neighborhood – People and Places featured by Ji Yi – The Grid

Losing Harper High School and other Englewood schools..By Eleanor Catolico

Losing Harper High School My Alma Mater could be repurposed to combat education disparity, promote recreation, after-school activities and provide a pool, library, auditorium for neighborhood families and veterans.  Closing Harper High School is not a good idea.  The school board should expand access to the assets in Harper High School.  Thank you Eleanor Catolico … Continue reading Losing Harper High School and other Englewood schools..By Eleanor Catolico

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, January 16, 2017 10AM – 1PM

Hello all, Thank you for your ongoing support. Please share this announcement widely. We are looking for 10 volunteers to assist with processing Jackson Funeral Home records and packing archives. Best regards, Sherry Williams (312) 428-8033 RSVP required. Follow this link to google form to confirm your participation. Register for MLK Day of Service  

Board Meeting – Sun. March 10, 2013 2pm-4pm

Bronzeville Historical Society will hold a board of directors meeting on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Executive Committee will meet from 2pm -3pm.  General meeting 3pm to 4pm. All are welcome to attend and receive updates on programs and projects at the Stephen A. Douglas Monument Park - 636 E. 35th Street., Chicago, IL  60616.  Lunch … Continue reading Board Meeting – Sun. March 10, 2013 2pm-4pm