In participation with the Society for Historians of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, this panel of museum leaders will highlight the civic-minded men and women who, in the years after the Great Fire of 1871, helped shape modern Chicago. From collecting and preserving artworks and rare books to contributing to the city’s architectural development to supporting immigrant communities and lobbying for greater public services, these Gilded Age Chicagoans laid the foundation for today’s vibrant landscape of civic organizations, arts clubs, libraries, and museums.

This event is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted in support of the Museum’s ongoing cultural programming and community days.

Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.

Should you require assistance with ticket purchase or have any questions, please contact us at info@driehausmuseum.org or 312-482-8933, ext. 421.