The Calumet Heritage Area is a place of nationally significant natural, industrial, labor, and cultural heritage.
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Join in for a panel discussion about the history and restoration of the Mexican American Worker Mural in Blue Island, Illinois with the artists who were involved in this session of the #CalumetHeritageConference.
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In this #CalumetHeritageConference session The Gary Anthology editor Samuel Love is joined by two writers whose roots run through this often-overlooked section of the city.
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This presentation of the #CalumetHeritageConference will explore the history of the spring, informed by oral histories and archival research, and examine why and how it has remained a public commons resource.
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How can exhibits help diverse voices to be heard? In this #CalumetHeritageConference session, several organizations share their experiences of working in partnership to create the Calumet Voices, National Stories exhibition series.
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When does a crumbling structure become a ruin? What is the aesthetic difference between a genuine ruin and an architectural folly? Dr. Renee Conroy's presentation takes up these questions at the upcoming #CalumetHeritageConference!
Register today at: ow.ly/XWDb50BQpLY.
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On #IndigenousPeoplesDay I reflect on the removal and attempted erasure of my tribe from Chicago & the Midwest, the way birds embody so many facets of our culture, and the need for Indigenous stewardship across the continent.
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Hey I know this place!
Since there's no Chicago Marathon, a preservationist is running a 26-mile tour of South and West side historical sites instead. buff.ly/3jNJGjz
Interested in learning more about the Calumet regions #heritage? With presentations ranging from endangered landmarks to local murals, be sure to register for the 21st Annual Calumet Heritage Conference today! ow.ly/U3jV50BLqCT
Join us for the Calumet Heritage Conference! This year's Conference theme is Calumet Voices, National Stories and will highlight some of the diverse voices that collectively tell a story of national significance of the Calumet Region.
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Love the Indiana Dunes? Help support the park at the local 49er Drive-In! 🎥 🚗
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"From A Canoe Or Kayak, See Highlights Of Black History Along The Little Calumet River" wbez.org/stories/from-a-cano…
"Tired of taking the same old bike trails during this pandemic? Need new sights and sounds?
Why not visit the Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery and then take a leisurely bike ride along the I&M Canal National Heritage Trail?" nwitimes.com/lifestyles/leis…
Check out this awesome new field guide of trees in the region and start ID-ing today. 🌲🌳🌾🍃
Thanks @FieldMuseum @ChicagoRTI and @MortonArboretum!
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"More than 100 acres of polluted land on the Southeast Side should be cleaned up and turned into a park or environmentally friendly development."
What do you think?
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Join in for the annual Blessing of the Waters on the Cal Sag channel for World Water Monitoring Day! "Come to enjoy this lovely spot, and to participate in sharing to heal the environment." tockify.com/calumetheritagea…
The @calumetheritage's annual conference will be held digitally, with presentations inspired by the theme of Calumet Voices/National Stories. Join for the Keynote Speaker on the morning of Saturday, October 17 and for evening sessions from October 19-23, 2020.
"There’s a spirit in my neighborhood that is as tough as the steel we produced.” Check out this awesome article by @Chicago_Reader!
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Have an upcoming event you'd like to share? Add it to the Calumet Heritage Area events calendar - your one stop shop for events and programs that are all about the region's nature, industry, and culture! calumetheritagearea.org/cale…
Join in for a celebration of labor! Through hands-on activities, talks, oral histories, and footage, let’s learn about how work transformed in the past, why labor continues to change today, and what it will look like in the future.
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