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Calendar
of Events | 2009
All
events at the Historic Pullman Visitor Center, unless otherwise noted.
JAN/FEB
| MAR | APR
| MAY | JUN
| JUL | AUG
| SEP | OCT
| NOV | DEC
| January
- February |
Monday,
January 5, 2009 through
Monday, February 16, 2009
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 17.
Holiday
Closing Dates
We will also be closed December 25, 2008 thru January 1, 2009. We
will be open with our regular operation hours January 2-4, 2009. |
| March |
Tuesday,
March 3, 2009
George M. Pullman’s Birthday (1831) |
| April |
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| May |
Sunday,
May 3, 2009
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.
$7 adults/ $5 seniors/ $4 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
May 9, 2009
Chicago Neighborhood Tours -
Historic Pullman District
10:00am - 2:30pm
In association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs,
the Chicago Neighborhood Tour is a bus and walking tour, taking
guests 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.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
or 312.742.1190.
Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17,
2009
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 7, 2009
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.
$7 adults/ $5 seniors/ $4 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
May
2009 (date TBD)
15th Annual Garden Walk
The Historic Pullman Garden Club hosts its 15th Annual Garden Walk.
Visit the Club's website at www.hpgc.org
for more information. |
| July |
Sunday,
July 5, 2009
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.
$7 adults/ $5 seniors/ $4 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
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| August |
Sunday,
August 2, 2009
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.
$7 adults/ $5 seniors/ $4 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
August 22, 2009
Chicago Neighborhood Tours -
Historic Pullman District
10:00am - 2:30pm
In association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs,
the Chicago Neighborhood Tour is a bus and walking tour, taking
guests 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.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
or 312.742.1190. |
| September |
Sunday,
September 6, 2009
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.
$7 adults/ $5 seniors/ $4 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
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| October |
Sunday,
October 4, 2009
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.
$7 adults/ $5 seniors/ $4 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday
and Sunday, October 10-11, 2009
36th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour
11:00am - 5:00pm
Click here for more information about this
event.
Ticket sales begin in the summer.
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
October 17, 2009
Chicago Neighborhood Tours -
Historic Pullman District
10:00am - 2:30pm
In association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs,
the Chicago Neighborhood Tour is a bus and walking tour, taking
guests 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.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
or 312.742.1190. |
| November |
Thanksgiving
Holiday Closing
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| December |
Sunday,
December 13, 2009
 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
14th annual Candlelight House Walk. Then join us afterwards for a light
holiday buffet and silent auction at our Visitor Center.
Tickets $35 ($40 after Dec 1)
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 773.785.8901 to verify hours at the holidays. |
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