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The Pullman Lens

Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

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Join the Historic Pullman Foundation at these casual presentations on the Fifth Sunday of the Month. This series is a chance for Pullman residents and people interested in learning more in-depth about Pullman history (the man, the town, the company).

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Beer Stories from a Dry Town: Everyday Life in Historic Pullman.
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM
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Pullman and the Global Game
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30 PM
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Pullman and Lake Calumet
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30 PM
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A History of Your Home
Sun, Sep 29, 3:00 PM
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Politics and Parades
Sun, Jun 30, 3:00 PM
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The Immigrant Experience
Sun, Apr 7, 3:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: Pullman, 1918
Sun, Oct 29, 3:00 PM
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Macabre Pullman Tour - Friday October 20
Fri, Oct 20, 7:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: A Tale of Three Houses
Sun, Jul 30, 3:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: The Center of the Universe
Sun, Apr 30, 2:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: The Antarctic Explorer
Sun, Jan 29, 2:00 PM
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Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

Organizer of The Pullman Lens

Friends of Pullman is the official partner of Pullman National Historical Park.Our mission is to preserve and protect Pullman National Historical Park's cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations.

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1 upcoming event

Join us for a variety of tours that explore different perspectives and different stories about the Pullman Neighborhood. These tours get a little playful and tell stories you won't hear on the regular tours.

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No upcoming events

Enjoy a guided walking tour through the heart of historic Pullman! For 50 years, Historic Pullman Foundation has shared the powerful stories of this vibrant, iconic neighborhood, where living history and American heritage come to life around every corner.

Collection image for Historic Pullman House Tour

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Step inside beautifully preserved homes in Chicago’s only National Park! This beloved, long-running event invites you to tour some of the historic residences that make up the 2.5-square-mile Pullman National Historical Park.

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No upcoming events

Co-sponsored by the Illinois Labor History Society and the Historic Pullman Foundation, this tour explores the relationships between George Pullman, his company town, and the men and women who worked at his factory; issues that still resonate today.

Collection image for Pullman Dark Tourism

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No upcoming events

Pullman's stories are America's stories, filled with both joys and losses. Join us as we revisit some of the personal tragedies, including poisonings, train derailments, and gas leaks among others, that have shaped the lives of Pullman residents.

Collection image for Pullman Railroad Days

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No upcoming events

Discover Chicago's biggest rail-themed event featuring historic Pullman railcars and a whole weekend of unforgettable family-fun.

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