Important Message about Signing In for Your Tour
Signing in for your tour at the CAC? Remember – the one-hour rule is in effect. Please do not sign in more than one hour ahead of your tour time.…
Who was Carl Strohm? Mystery Solved
By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 Along the Riverwalk, where it intersects with Field Drive, workers recently found a plaque honoring a Carl Strohm. It was near another plaque honoring…
Kudos – January through March 2019
George Bergstrom - Exhibit Host and Guest Services Tim Thurlow, 2015 My husband and I came for the Chicago Icons walking tour and our tour guide (I want to say…
Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age Tour Update
Dear Historic Treasure Docents, As of April 1st the Historic Treasures of Chicago's Golden Age tour will be extended by 30 mins to make a 2 hour tour. It will…
Transitions and Milestones – March 2019
Every year AIA Illinois, the state component of the American Institute of Architects, bestows the Richard Nickel Honor Award, recognizing a citizen who lifts up architecture and the profession. This…
Two World Fairs – Two Chicago Stars
By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 Chicago’s city flag displays four stars. Two of them represent World Fairs, one for the Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the second for the…
VM Open Season Starts Sunday, March 17
Open season starts on 4:30 on Sunday, March 17. You may schedule as many shifts as you wish! June will be available on Sunday, April 7. Be sure to check the…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Information
While we are exhibits and shop will be open on Saturday, March 16, we have cancelled all tours. If you are volunteering in the center or have a training, allow…
Docent Emeritus Status Defined
To begin with, what exactly is meant by Docent Emeritus status? This status is intended to honor retiring CAC docents who have contributed significantly above and beyond giving tours. Benefits?…
Globetrotting – A Visit to China
By Kent Foutty, Class of 2009 I am not a world traveler. I’ve traveled some---Belize, Mexico, Scandinavia, France. But I tend to find myself most comfortable where I can readily…
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