Chicago Rink Rats: The Golden Age of Roller Skating
Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois 60302
In the wake of the Great Depression and into the 1970s, America found itself with a new pastime: roller skating. Hear first-person accounts from skaters and view images and eclectic artifacts, from skating jackets and gear to competition medals, posters and memorabilia.
Event Cost: Free.
Event Times: Sun, Tues-Fri 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays