Member & Public events.

Jun

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

Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church (map)
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Jun

June 28 Dedication Ceremony for Mark Clark, Ward Chapel Historical Marker

Saturday, June 28, 2025
11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church (map)
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Dedication Ceremony for Mark Clark, Ward Chapel Historical Marker

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Jul

Headquarters Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Saturday, July 26, 2025
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
2350 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, 60612 United States (map)
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As we announced last week, 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. We will hold a dedication ceremony at 2350 W. Madison on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please join us!

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May

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

Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church (map)
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May 3 In-Person Community Charette for Mark Clark Memorial Park

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Apr

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

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
WEBINAR (map)
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April 15 Online Presentation: Community Planning for the Mark Clark Memorial Park

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Apr

April 1 Online Presentation: Peoria’s Historic Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
WEBINAR (map)
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April 1 Online Presentation: Black Panther Party Heritage Trail: Peoria's Historic Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church

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Mar

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
WEBINAR (map)
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March 18 Online Presentation: Unlocking Black Panther History in Illinois–Peoria Defense Captain Mark Clark

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Feb

Library Series Part 3, Feb. 26: The Beat Goes On: Preserving the Heritage of the Black Panther Party, Operations of the Party in Illinois

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Matteson Public Library (map)
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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!

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Feb

Library Series Part 2, Feb. 13: Setting the Record Straight: A 50-Year Smear Campaign by Government, Police and Media

Thursday, February 13, 2025
4:30 PM 6:00 PM
Dolton Public Library (map)
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Feb

Library Series Part 1, Feb. 6: Right On! The Party's People, Politics and Programs

Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Glenwood Lynwood Public Library (map)
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Dec

Film Screening: The Murder of Fred Hampton

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Gene Siskel Film Center (map)
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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.

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Oct

Black Panther Party Heritage Festival

Sunday, October 27, 2024
2:00 PM 5:00 PM
Better Boys Foundation (map)
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Official Launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail

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Aug

RSVP for Opening Reception: Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Epiphany Center for the Arts (map)
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RSVP for the opening reception

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ILBPP Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Aug

to Sep 28

ILBPP Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Wed, Aug 7, 2024 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 28, 2024 9:00 PM
Epiphany Center for the Arts (map)
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This exhibit captures the politics and programs of the Black Panther Party and is a testament to the chapter's enduring legacy.

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Jun

June 22: Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois Bus Tour

Saturday, June 22, 2024
10:00 AM 1:00 PM
Better Boys Foundation - Pick up and Drop off (map)
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First Tour on June 22! Take the first place-based learning experience and help develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail!

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May

Join Us, Spring Membership Meeting!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
NEIU Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (map)
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Please join us for the Historical Preservation Society's Member Meeting on May 21st!

RSVP required!

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Feb

Black Panther Party and Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day

Saturday, February 17, 2024
10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Westside Center for Justice (map)
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Black Panther Party and Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day

This is a Free Event. Registration Required.

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Jan

WTTW Community Conversation

Monday, January 29, 2024
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
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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.

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Jan

Online Celebration - Illinois Chapter Landmarking Achievement

Thursday, January 18, 2024
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
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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.

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