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Calendar
of Events | 2008
All
events at the Historic Pullman Visitor Center, unless otherwise noted.
| January
- February |
Monday,
January 7, 2008 through
Monday, February 11, 2008
Winter Closing Dates
The Visitor Center closes a few weeks each year over the
winter holidays. We will re-open to our regular
operating hours Tuesday, February 12. |
| March |
Sunday,
March 3, 2008
George M. Pullman’s Birthday (1831) |
| April |
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| May |
Saturday,
May 3, 2008
Chicago Neighborhood Tours -
Historic Pullman District
10:00am - 2:30pm
In association with the Chicago Office of Tourism, this Chicago
Neighborhood Tour is a bus and walking tour, taking past Pullman
related sites downtown and then to Pullman for a guided tour through
the town, including the Greenstone Church and the Hotel Florence
at the Pullman State Historic Site.
Tours start at the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E. Randolph.
$30/ $25 seniors, includes light refreshments.
Reservations must be made in advance through Chicago Neighborhood
Tours - www.chgocitytours.com
or 312.742.1190.
Sunday,
May 4, 2008
Historic Pullman Walking Tour
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knowledgeable docents will walk visitors back in time as they stroll
the streets for this unique community, while telling the story of
the town's beginnings, its history and the restoration work being
done today. Tour includes admission to the Visitor Center, exhibits,
20-minute introductory video and guided walking tour.
$5 adults/ $4 seniors/ $3 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, May 17-18,
2008
Great Chicago Places and Spaces
In association with the Chicago Mayor's Office of Tourism, the Foundation
will be hosting a series of free tours this weekend.
Visit the www.cityogchicago.org
for more schedules and more information.
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| June |
Sunday,
June 1, 2008
Historic Pullman Walking Tour
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knowledgeable docents will walk visitors back in time as they stroll
the streets for this unique community, while telling the story of
the town's beginnings, its history and the restoration work being
done today. Tour includes admission to the Visitor Center, exhibits,
20-minute introductory video and guided walking tour.
$5 adults/ $4 seniors/ $3 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
14th
Annual Garden Walk
The Historic Pullman Garden Club hosts its 14th Annual Garden Walk
this month.
Visit the Club's website at www.hpgc.org
for more information. |
| July |
Sunday,
July 6, 2008
Historic Pullman Walking Tour
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knowledgeable docents will walk visitors back in time as they stroll
the streets for this unique community, while telling the story of
the town's beginnings, its history and the restoration work being
done today. Tour includes admission to the Visitor Center, exhibits,
20-minute introductory video and guided walking tour.
$5 adults/ $4 seniors/ $3 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
July 12, 2008
Chicago Neighborhood Tours -
Historic Pullman District
10:00am - 2:30pm
In association with the Chicago Office of Tourism, this Chicago
Neighborhood Tour is a bus and walking tour, taking past Pullman
related sites downtown and then to Pullman for a guided tour through
the town, including the Greenstone Church and the Hotel Florence
at the Pullman State Historic Site.
Tours start at the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E. Randolph.
$30/ $25 seniors, includes refreshments.
Reservations must be made in advance through Chicago Neighborhood
Tours - www.chgocitytours.com
or 312.742.1190. |
| August |
Sunday,
August 3, 2008
Historic Pullman Walking Tour
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knowledgeable docents will walk visitors back in time as they stroll
the streets for this unique community, while telling the story of
the town's beginnings, its history and the restoration work being
done today. Tour includes admission to the Visitor Center, exhibits,
20-minute introductory video and guided walking tour.
$5 adults/ $4 seniors/ $3 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information. |
| September |
Sunday,
September 7, 2008
Historic Pullman Walking Tour
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knowledgeable docents will walk visitors back in time as they stroll
the streets for this unique community, while telling the story of
the town's beginnings, its history and the restoration work being
done today. Tour includes admission to the Visitor Center, exhibits,
20-minute introductory video and guided walking tour.
$5 adults/ $4 seniors/ $3 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
September 20, 2008
Chicago Neighborhood Tour - Historic Pullman District
10:00am - 2:30pm
In association with the Chicago Office of Tourism, this Chicago
Neighborhood Tour is a bus and walking tour, taking past Pullman
related sites downtown and then to Pullman for a guided tour through
the town, including the Greenstone Church and the Hotel Florence
at the Pullman State Historic Site.
Tours start at the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E. Randolph.
$30/ $25 seniors, includes refreshments.
Reservations must be made in advance through Chicago Neighborhood
Tours - www.chgocitytours.com
or 312.742.1190. |
| October |
Sunday,
October 5, 2008
Historic Pullman Walking Tour
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knowledgeable docents will walk visitors back in time as they stroll
the streets for this unique community, while telling the story of
the town's beginnings, its history and the restoration work being
done today. Tour includes admission to the Visitor Center, exhibits,
20-minute introductory video and guided walking tour.
$5 adults/ $4 seniors/ $3 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday
and Sunday, October 11-12, 2008
35th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour
11:00am - 5:00pm
Click here for more information about this
event.
(ticket sales start in August)
Call 773.785.8901 for more information. |
| November |
Thanksgiving
Holiday Closing
Closing dates to be posted later in the year. |
| December |
Sunday,
December 7, 2008
Candlelight House Walk
3:30pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy the season viewing Pullman decked out for the holidays!
Tour select Pullman homes decorated for the holidays during our
annual Candlelight House Walk. Then join us afterwards for a wonderful
holiday buffet and silent auction at our Visitor Center.
Reservations are required and will be taken starting in October
Call 773.785.8901 for reservations.
Winter
Holiday Closing
The Visitor Center closes a few weeks each year over the winter
holidays. Closing dates to be posted later in the year.
Please call to verify hours at the holidays. |
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