Name: Trailblazers Who Shaped Chicago's History
Start: 2026-08-03T19:00
End: 2026-08-03T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Trailblazers Who Shaped Chicago's History

2026-08-03 19:00:00 2026-08-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago Trailblazers Who Shaped Chicago's History Join Beth Sair for a lecture on prominent historical figures and their impact on modern-day Chicago. R Main Library - Lake Room

Monday, August 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Join Beth Sair for a lecture on prominent historical figures and their impact on modern-day Chicago. R

In this engaging presentation, Beth Sair celebrates the visionaries whose courage, creativity and determination shaped Chicago into the city we know today. From social reformer Jane Addams and fearless activist Ida B. Wells to innovator Aaron Montgomery Ward and groundbreaking architect Jeanne Gang, these trailblazers left an enduring legacy on Chicago’s history and identity.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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