Upcoming Events
Monthly Open House: Special Visit from Sherman “Dilla” Thomas
Join the Hyde Park Historical Society for our Monthly Open House on Sunday, July 21st from 1-4pm. From 2-3pm, we will welcome a very special guest, Sherman “Dilla” Thomas. Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is an American TikToker and self-taught historian known for his historic walking tours of Chicago. He has made a huge impact on young Chicagoans by enhancing access to Chicago history and especially Black History. Check back for more information about any special programming for this or future open houses as it gets closer to the date.
February Open House with tour to Pioneering Black Muralist, William Walker’s, “Childhood is Without Prejudice”
Join the Hyde Park Historical Society on Sunday, February 18th from 1-4pm for our February Open House. In honor of Black History Month, visitors will have a chance to be led from our headquarters down to the 56th Street viaduct to learn about and remember pioneering black muralist, William Walker’s “Childhood is Without Prejudice”, his connection to Bret Harte School, and the impact of Walker across the City of Chicago. Free and Open to all!
