John and Kathryn Atwood, The History Singers, combine their dual passions for music and American history in this program including slides, narration and music. Events included are the great Chicago fire, the Columbian Exposition, and Bathhouse John Coughlin.

Following the Historical Societies Yearly report, this program will examine Bertha Palmer’s legacy and impact on Chicago and around the world. Vintage photographs will illustrate Bertha Palmer’s life from early childhood, her marriage to hotel magnate Potter Palmer, the Great Chicago Fire, and the World’s Columbian Exposition.

It was once the “world’s largest amusement park.” It boasted the world’s first suspended roller coaster and first parachute ride. Today, it’s merely one of Chicago’s best loved memories. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. for a look back at the history of Riverview, from its opening in 1904 to its sudden closing in 1967.

Awards Ceremony at Hedges Station for the Coloring Contest and Passport to Adventure programs. An open house at Hedges Station follows the awards ceremony.

Andrew Carnegie led the expansion of the steel industry during the late 19th century, becoming one of the wealthiest men in American history. After his retirement in 1901, he became a philanthropist. Hear how Carnegie’s philanthropic interests centering around education and world peace led to the establishment of public libraries.

Join us at St John Cemetery for the 2nd Annual Cemetery Walk. Visitors will explore the lives of people who lived in Winfield.
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The Kennedy family legend and legacy are most closely associated with Boston, Hyannis Port, and New York. The trail also extends to Chicago. From the rumors of shady deals during Prohibition to the historic election of 1960 and to the tragedies that followed, traces of America's "royal" family can be found all over Our Town.