Northtown
Join Beth Sair, retired educator and passionate historian, for a presentation celebrating the visionaries whose courage, creativity and determination shaped Chicago into the city we know today. From diplomatic negotiator Billy Caldwell to social reformer Jane Addams, fearless activist Ida B. Wells and innovator Aaron Montgomery Ward, these trailblazers left an enduring legacy on Chicago’s history and identity. For adults, teens and kids 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
