Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair
@ University of Chicago Alumni Club of Chicago
Online
Opening Thursday, August 20th, from 7PM - 8PM
Cost: $12.00
Connect with the city’s past from your own home.
Delve into the history of the most famous event in Chicago history: the World’s Colombian Exposition of 1893. 27 million visitors attended the World’s Fair in 1893, catapulting Chicago from regional commercial hub to global metropolis. This virtual tour explores why the Fair happened, what it looked like, what visitors saw in the grand exhibition halls, the food and drink they enjoyed, and that wonder of its age, the original Ferris Wheel.
Tickets are required. Once registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.
Registration and Event Questions
Chicago Detours tour company takes registration for this event. If you have any questions regarding registration or logistics of the event, please contact Chicago Detours at info@chicagodetours.com or 312.350.1131.
If you miss the live event for any reason, all registrants will have access to a video of the virtual tour for a limited time after the event.
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