In Chicago – Edgewater PRIDE: Oppression to Expression

Edgewater Historical Society Museum is presenting an exhibit on the LGBT movement within Chicago’s Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park communities from June 3-September 24.

I know, you’re probably saying “There’s and Edgewater Historical Museum?” Yes, there is- right on the corner of Ashland and Balmoral.

Edgewater PRIDE committee is looking for items to showcase that best represent the struggle of LGBT people on the northside.

Will Rye, chairman of the Edgewater PRIDE committee says, “We recognize a richness of LGBT history seeded within our community. This exhibit will honor those who have made great contributions in establishing equality and in making Edgewater what it is today.”

EHS will accept any donations or loans from community members. Rye mentioned that EHS has a plethora of historical items, but believes much more exists that docents and committee members have not discovered.

Those wishing to donate or loan items to EHS should contact Will Rye at (773) 368-8110 or e-mail will_rye@yahoo.com. The committee would like items to be documented by April 30.

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