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This month, the Chicago History Museum will proudly present the sixteenth annual Making History Awards at the Palmer House. This event will celebrate the accomplishments of three individuals and one corporation for their historic contributions to the city and nation. By identifying extraordinary awardees each year, the CHM hopes to make history more personal and emphasize how history is a living and breathing part of our lives.

In addition to the Making History Awards, the CHM has some great events happening in the month of May, including the lecture Making Sense of the Census, Project Sunday’s showing of documentary films, and many others.  We’ve been working on our monthly handbill distribution for CHM, delivering materials throughout Chicago. Be sure to grab one and check out what’s happening!

Please visit www.chicagohs.org for more information.

Besides the hope that it will usher in some decent weather, the month of May is chalk full of pre-summer events for everyone.  The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!,  is a first for the Chicago History Museum, and will feature chefs from Adobo Grill, along with their fantastic guacamole, teaching the perfect margarita recipe as well as the difference between certain tequilas.  In addition to events taking place on the actual CHM grounds, there are several events happening off site including the Making History Awards at the Palmer House, and Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Keynote Lecture and Gala Dinner at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom.  Be sure to take advantage!

Chicago History Museum is located at 1601 N. Clark St.