The Chicago Historical Society, doing business as the Chicago History Museum, was awarded a $376,503 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) federal grant program. The grant will support the museum's "FIRE! The Great Chicago Fire at 150" project from May 2021 through October 2024.
The project commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 through public humanities programs exploring the fire's history and impact. The programs will be delivered at the Chicago History Museum and other community venues, allowing the American public to learn about this pivotal event in Chicago's development through the lens of the humanities. The funding and three-year timeframe will enable in-depth examination of how the fire shaped the city through extensive community outreach and engagement.
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