Bronzeville Community Tour

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February 17, 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm CST

Crown Family School, Lobby

Featuring Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, a life-long resident of Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood, Thomas will take participants on a historical journey of the Bronzeville Neighborhood.

Participants will visit sites like the birthplace of Black History Month, the Eighth Infantry Armory, and the Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Building. Gain a better perspective of the historic south side and learn how it changed the world. From the 1st open heart surgery, to Ida B. Wells-Barnett mansion there is a ton of history to be seen. And we can’t forget Pilgrim Baptist Church, which is considered the birthplace of gospel music.

This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and open to all University of Chicago students.

Capacity is limited.

If you have any questions about access or to request a reasonable accommodation that will facilitate your full participation in this event such as ASL interpreting, captioned videos, Braille or electronic text, food options for individuals with dietary restrictions, etc. please contact the event organizer.