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Calendar
of Events | 2010
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 |
Winter Closing Dates
The Visitor Center closes a few weeks each year over the
winter holidays.
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| March |
Tuesday,
March 3, 2010
George M. Pullman’s Birthday (1831) |
| April |
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| May |
Sunday,
May 2, 2010
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/ $5 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
May 8, 2010
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.
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| June |
Sunday,
June 6, 2010
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/ $5 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
June
19, 2010
16th Annual Garden Walk
The Historic Pullman Garden Club hosts its 16th Annual Garden Walk.
Visit the Club's website at www.hpgc.org
for more information. |
| July |
Sunday,
July 4, 2010
Visitor Center Closed
In recognition of the Independence Day holiday, the Visitor Center
will be closed.
The July First Sunday Walking Tour will be held Sunday, July 11
(see below).
Sunday,
July 11, 2010
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/ $5 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
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| August |
Sunday,
August 1, 2010
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/ $5 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
August 7, 2010
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 5, 2010
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/ $5 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday,
September 11, 2010
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.
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| October |
Sunday,
October 3, 2010
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/ $5 students
Call 773.785.8901 for more information.
Saturday
and Sunday, October 9-10, 2010
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.
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| November |
Thanksgiving
Holiday Closing
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| December |
Date
TBD
 Candlelight
House Walk
Enjoy the season viewing Pullman decked out for the holidays!
Date and time to be determined.
Call 773.785.8901 for information.
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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