Key Dates
Chicago Blues Fest
Come engage with us at Blues Fest! The CMAP team will be on-site to promote awareness of the National Heritage Area and explore how the Great Migration from the Mississippi Delta was a key ingredient in the formation of Chicago Blues. More information about the festival at this link.
Ida B Wells Festival - Save the Date
Save the date for the annual Ida B. Wells Festival - co sponsored by the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission.
From the Rooter to the Tooter Symposium
The Bronzeville Trail Task Force presents this symposium at IIT with two panel discussions: History of the Union Stockyards and the Great Migration. Register at this link.
All About Bronzeville - Chicago History Museum Member Talk
Bernard Turner, executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area will give a talk about the history and significance of the Bronzeville and the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area. The area was designated in 2023 as a National Heritage Area by the National Park Service and will bring significant resources for interpretation and cultural tourism development to the area.