First Bus Tour June 22: Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois
Take the first tour and help develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail!
Join us on June 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Place-Based Learning Experience of selected Chicago sites along the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois.
Ticket Cost: Tickets are $50.62.
Included with Ticket: The place-based learning experience includes a box lunch, itinerary and educational material.
Professional Development Credit: We are an Illinois state-approved professional development provider, and Illinois-licensed educators can receive three hours of professional development credits.
Bus: The rented coach bus has AC, an intercom, is wheelchair accessible and has a restroom.
Walking: Some walking is involved; you can also stay on the bus if unable to comfortably walk one block.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions, and we will see you soon!
*Tour is rain or shine; advance purchase required, tickets are nonrefundable, pick-up and drop-off at the Better Boys Foundation, 1512 S. Pulaski. Non-refundable.
Historical Marker Update: Ten Markers Confirmed
Photo: Madden Park Homes, Library of Congress
Landmarks Illinois Sponsors Madden Park Homes Historical Marker
We are happy to announce that we received the Landmarks Illinois Timuel D. Black, Jr. Fund Grant for our TENTH historical marker at the former site of Madden Park Homes at 500 E. 37th Street in Chicago.
Madden Park Homes was located on the former land occupied by the demolished Ida B. Wells homes and the current site of Mariano’s in Bronzeville. We are honored to have received this grant in honor of our beloved elder, Timuel D. Black.
Thanks to your donations and sponsors like Landmarks Illinois, our Historical Markers Fund has raised $33,586.61.
We only have THREE markers to go for the first wave of landmarking the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party: Altgeld Gardens, Peoria and 35th Street. Please consider donating today and helping us spread the word.
Learn more and/or donate to our Historical Markers Fund here!
Exhibit at People’s Church Opens August 7
(left) Founders of the Black Panther Party: Chairman Bobby Seale and Minister of Defense Huey Newton
(right) Illinois Chapter co-founder and Deputy Minister of Defense Bobby Rush and Deputy Chairman Fred Hampton
Photo Credit: Black Panther Party Newspaper, Chicago History Museum, STM-037873701, Chicago Sun-Times
Preserving the Heritage of the Black Panther Party
Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland in Chicago, will host the upcoming exhibit on the politics and programs of the Black Panther Party, featuring the Illinois Chapter.
Stay tuned for more information on this FREE exhibit, which will run from August 7, 2024, to September 28, 2024.
Save the Date: October 26
Official Launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois
You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for the official launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois.
Please save your mid-morning to mid-afternoon for the festivities!
More information coming soon!
Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois
Take the first tour and help develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail!
Join us on June 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Place-Based Learning Experience of selected Chicago sites along the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois!
