Member & Public events.
Black Panther Party Heritage Festival
Official Launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail
RSVP for Opening Reception: Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts
RSVP for the opening reception
ILBPP Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts
This exhibit captures the politics and programs of the Black Panther Party and is a testament to the chapter's enduring legacy.
June 22: Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois Bus Tour
First Tour on June 22! Take the first place-based learning experience and help develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail!
Join Us, Spring Membership Meeting!
Please join us for the Historical Preservation Society's Member Meeting on May 21st!
RSVP required!
Black Panther Party and Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day
Black Panther Party and Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day
This is a Free Event. Registration Required.
WTTW Community Conversation
Chicago Tonight co-anchor and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices host Brandis Friedman will moderate a conversation with business owner, journalist, and publisher of the Metropolis newspaper Leila Wills; Ms. Lonnie Hall, member of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panthers; and Loyola University Public History Program graduate students Mikey Spehn and Adam Yunis.
Online Celebration - Illinois Chapter Landmarking Achievement
This is a free event.
Join us for a special online celebration marking the successful landmarking initiative to commemorate the work and legacy of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party.
Part 2: Meet the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party
Register Today for this Free Event!
Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party at the Chicago History Museum
This event is sold out.
Family, Literacy, and Social Justice Speakers Series
History Coming Alive: The Black Panther Party Preservation Project
Join us on Tuesday, May 31st for this virtual event with the Oak Park Library and guest Leila Wills.
Black Panther Party Interview Series
ART OF THE REVOLUTION: EMORY DOUGLAS
What better way to start our Summer Interview Series than with the Minister of Culture?