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Grand Opening of Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site

September 04, 2021 - September 05, 2021

Photo Credit: Pullman National Park, Adrian Smith + Gordon

Location

Pullman National Monument

111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue,

Chicago, IL 60628

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Description

Celebrate the grand opening of Pullman National Monument Visitor Center and Pullman State Historic Site Factory Grounds with a weekend full of activities. Please note that tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on each day of the event.

Event Cost: Free admission

Event Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 4, 2021; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 5, 2021

Additional Information

Website: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=766E7464-0403-85EC-CEE4262BE0DF847D

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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