Join us on August 30, 2025, to landmark and commemorate the first Free Breakfast for Children Program location of the Illinois Chapter! Deputy Chairman Fred and Deputy Minister of Education Billy Ché Brooks started the program in partnership with Joseph Kellman. Come out to celebrate our heritage and Deputy Chairman Fred Hampton’s birthday.

The City of Chicago has approved our first historical marker installation at 2350 W. Madison, the former location of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party headquarters. Join us for the Dedication Ceremony at 2350 W. Madison on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come Early!

Dedication Ceremony for Mark Clark, Ward Chapel Historical Marker

June 7 Final In-Person Community Charette for Mark Clark Memorial Park

May 3 In-Person Community Charette for Mark Clark Memorial Park

April 15 Online Presentation: Community Planning for the Mark Clark Memorial Park

April 1 Online Presentation: Black Panther Party Heritage Trail: Peoria's Historic Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church

March 18 Online Presentation: Unlocking Black Panther History in Illinois–Peoria Defense Captain Mark Clark

The Historical Preservation Society hosts a three-part educational and cultural learning experience on the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party at three south suburban libraries: Glenwood-Lynwood, Dolton and Matteson. We hope you’ll join us! Register below!

The Historical Preservation Society hosts a three-part educational and cultural learning experience on the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party at three south suburban libraries: Glenwood-Lynwood, Dolton and Matteson. We hope you’ll join us! Register below!

The Historical Preservation Society hosts a three-part educational and cultural learning experience on the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party at three south suburban libraries: Glenwood-Lynwood, Dolton and Matteson. We hope you’ll join us! Register below!

The Murder of Fred Hampton at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State.  Opening remarks by Flint Taylor, People’s Law Office. Tickets are $14.50.

Official Launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail

RSVP for the opening reception

First Tour on June 22! Take the first place-based learning experience and help develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail!

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

This is a Free Event. Registration Required.

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.

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.

Register Today for this Free Event!

This event is sold out.

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.

ART OF THE REVOLUTION: EMORY DOUGLAS

What better way to start our Summer Interview Series than with the Minister of Culture?