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Celebrate Mardi Gras with Us!

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arty with the Rogers Park West Ridge Historical Society and indulge in a festive Cajun brunch with real Bourbon Street drinks and entertainment—all at the home of Alderman Joe and Barbara Moore on February 19. Proceeds will support the Historical Society’s programs and activities--and you can buy your tickets online.

This gala event features cuisine prepared by Chef Clarence Robinson, who will share the secret to making Bananas Foster. Chef Robinson, an expert in Cajun delights, will be happy to engage you in discussions of one of America’s favorite fares. (Chef Robinson, the owner of ReeCee’s Café at 1343 W. Morse Avenue, has been featured in The New York Times and Chicago Reader.)

Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 12:30 Read more...
 

February 2012 Second Saturday Lecture

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Join us on Saturday, February 11, 2012, when we hold the next in our Second Saturday at the Society series of monthly lectures. This time, Guest Speaker, Daniel Ott will speak on "Curb(side) Your Enthusiasm: Squatters Rights on Chicago Streets--The tradition of claiming 'dibs' on the parking space you just dug out."  

This is the perfect time of the year to hold this discussion. 

Daniel Ott has a website: http://snowchairs.tumblr.com

 

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 January 2012 12:54
 

December Second Saturday Lecture "History at your Fingertips"

Hank Morris
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Did you know you could be an accomplished historian with only your Chicago Public Library card as a resource?

Our guest speakers, Laura Jenkins and Nick Dorochoff will demonstrate the vast (and free!) wealth of archives and material available online through the Chicago Public Library, including old photographs, news articles about your block and neighborhood, and tools to research your ancestry and the history of your home.

Yes! With just a library card, you can be an "Indiana Jones."

 

January 2012 Second Saturday Lecture

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Saturday, January 14, 2012, will be the first in our 2012 Second Saturday at the Society lecture series. Former RPWRHS President, Jonathan Dixon, has put together another fascinating list of speakers and topics, continuing the successful series began in 2011.

Our Second Saturday Lecture for January will be: "From Rogers Park to Broadway to the Whole World!" This presentation will deal with theater history and highlights some of the local theaters and their history.

The speaker will be Tom Shea, author of the book: Broadway's Most Wanted. Copies of this book will be available for purchase and signing that day.

As always, members are free. Nonmembers are requested to make a donation of $5.00.

We hope to see you there.

Last Updated on Monday, 19 December 2011 15:52
 

Luxembourgers of the North Side

Jonathan Dixon
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Second Saturday at the Society, our continuing monthly lecture series will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. Kevin Webster, Executive Director of the Luxembourg-American Cultural Center in Belgium, Wisconsin will present the story of the often overlooked, yet extraordinary contribution to our neighborhood's by the immigrants from Luxembourg.

The roots of our community were planted by these industrious newcomers to West Ridge and Rogers Park. Their legacy affects our communities, its habits, and its history to this day!

Come and join us as we learn about this unique aspect of Rogers Park and West Ridge's history.

Members are free. Non-members are requested to remit a donation of $5.00.

 
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Mark your Calendar!

All events are at the Society's Offices at 1447 W. Morse unless otherwise noted.

Second Saturday: Curb(side) your Enthusiasm: Squatters Rights on Chicago Streets
Sat, Feb 11, 10:30 AM

Mardi Gras with Joe and Barbara Moore
Sun, Feb 19,

RPWRHS Annual Meeting at Greenleaf Art Center
Sat, Mar 31, 10:30 AM

Second Saturday: The Society's HistoryWiki
Sat, Apr 14, 10:30 AM

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About the Society

The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society collects, preserves and shares the story of the diverse community of Chicago’s far north side. Established in 1975 by local residents who believed their part of Chicago was a place with much to celebrate, the Society today serves the community through its publications, architectural tours, and various educational and outreach efforts.