Harold Washington Legacy Oral History Event
Harold Washington and His Legacy, A Celebration of His 100th Birthday
The HPHS Hyde Park Kenwood Stories Oral History Program: “Remembering Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th Birthday and Legacy,” ran from 3:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Augustana Lutheran Church. Featured was a wonderful slide show and commentary about the late mayor and the mission of the Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee presented by Andrea Smith, member of the Legacy Committee, the group that partnered with the HPHS Oral History Committee to organize the event.
Over 13 storytellers recounted their memories about Harold Washington as a politician and as a resident of Hyde Park before an audience of more than 45 people whose rapt attention lasted to the very end of the program. Jacky Grimshaw, Mayor Washington’s long-time aide, told several stories and provided comments during the slide show. Other storytellers included:
Photos were taken by Damon Smith
Photos were taken by Marc C. Monaghan
The Photos Below were taken by Marc C. Monaghan:
