Thanks to the folks at Uptown United for letting us know about these great Uptown-based spring tours, hosted by the Chicago History Museum: http://www.chicagohistory.org/planavisit/upcomingevents
My Kind of Uptown
Thursday, May 14, 6:45 p.m.
On this walking tour, discover this North Side neighborhood's gangster past as well as its energized entertainment, including the Riv, the Rainbo, and Essanay Studios.
Cost:
$25; $20 members
Graceland Cemetery
Sunday, May 31, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Experience the history of old Chicago as you venture through one of the country's most famous cemeteries. Al Walavich takes you on a fascinating tour through the graves of Graceland Cemetery, including famous Chicagoans Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Potter and Bertha Palmer, and George Pullman.
Location:
Tour begins at the cemetery entrance, corner of Irving Park Road and Clark Street.
Cost:
$15; $10, members
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