Flashlight Tour of Jackson Park

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Written By /Posted by Mallory Price

The Hyde Park Historical Society, Friends of the Parks and the Jackson Park Advisory Council present a Chicago Park District Night Out in the ParksFlashlight Tour of Jackson Park:

 This program provides a rare opportunity to explore Jackson Park during the nighttime.  Expert historians will provide interpretation highlighting the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the site’s importance as a natural haven.  This free event is open to all ages.Tours will be led by: Julia Bachrach, former Chicago Park District Historian; Art Historian Diane Dillion curated the 2018 exhibition "Pictures from an Exposition: Visualizing the 1893 World's Fair" at the Newberry Library; and Ray Johnson, founder of Friends of the White City.Date: Saturday, June 29, 2019 Location: Meet at the Statue of the Republic (“Golden Lady”), Hayes and Richards Drives.Time: 8:45-10:30pmRegistration is free and will be limited to 150 registrants. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescheduled-flashlight-tour-of-jackson-park-tickets-62619647050 

Remember to bring your flashlight!

 

/Posted by Mallory Price
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