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With Sunday’s forecast calling for rain, many of you have been asking about canopies and weather cover — and we want you...
06/19/2026

With Sunday’s forecast calling for rain, many of you have been asking about canopies and weather cover — and we want you to stay dry and enjoy every note. Large umbrellas are welcome. Just nothing staked into the ground or that blocks the view of guests around you. If something is obstructing others, our team may ask you to move it or take it down. See you Sunday!

Ready to rock?Join us in the Tank Park this Saturday for an evening of live music with Van Wailin, bringing the sounds o...
06/19/2026

Ready to rock?
Join us in the Tank Park this Saturday for an evening of live music with Van Wailin, bringing the sounds of Van Halen to Cantigny's Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Grab your lawn chair or favorite blanket, pick up a drink or snack from the Beer Garden or Café, and enjoy a summer night filled with great music, fresh air, and good company.

📅 Saturday, June 20 | 7–9 PM
🎸 Van Wailin'
📍 FDM Tank Park
🚗 Free with paid parking

We'll see you under the open sky.
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Curious about the story behind the McCormick House and Colonel McCormick? This is a good place to start.Register today f...
06/19/2026

Curious about the story behind the McCormick House and Colonel McCormick? This is a good place to start.

Register today for our Curator’s Tour and explore two special exhibitions with the Director of the Robert R. McCormick House. From American history and the Founding Fathers to Colonel McCormick’s bold leadership in publishing and Cantigny’s roots as a working farm, this tour offers a closer look at the ideas that shaped it all.

📅 Thursday, June 25 | 6 pm
📍 Meet at the Visitors Center
🎟 $25 (includes one beverage)
Registration is Required: https://bit.ly/3S092kf

June 19, 1865. The day the last enslaved people in America learned they were free.We mark this day with respect — and wi...
06/19/2026

June 19, 1865. The day the last enslaved people in America learned they were free.

We mark this day with respect — and with intention. The Robert R. McCormick Foundation, which stewards Cantigny, has long invested in building thriving communities across Chicagoland. The work of freedom isn’t a single moment. It’s ongoing. It happens in communities. It happens every day.

Happy Juneteenth.

What does history smell like?Find out at History Connections! Smells Like History on June 19 from 10 am–1 pm in the Firs...
06/18/2026

What does history smell like?
Find out at History Connections! Smells Like History on June 19 from 10 am–1 pm in the First Division Museum Lobby. Match scents to moments from the past in this hands-on family activity and see if your nose knows history.

Drop in anytime—we'd love to see you there.

History Connections! Smells Like History
June 19, 10 am – 1 pm
First Division Museum Lobby
Family Drop-In Activity
Free with paid parking.

More History Connections!
June 19 – Smells Like History
June 26 – Combat Canines
July 10 – Helmet Evolution
July 17 – Combat Communications
July 24 – Smells Like History
July 31 – Combat Canines
August 7 – Helmet Evolution

Step inside a piece of Chicago history at the McCormick House this summer.Once home to Colonel Robert R. McCormick—the f...
06/18/2026

Step inside a piece of Chicago history at the McCormick House this summer.

Once home to Colonel Robert R. McCormick—the force behind the Chicago Tribune, WGN Radio, and WGN-TV—the estate still has plenty to say. Explore the stories of Robert, his first wife Amy, his second wife Maryland, and the many people who lived and worked on the property.

Through artifacts, gallery spaces, and a self-guided audio tour, the house brings its history to life in a way that’s easy to take in at your own pace.

And if you’re visiting on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, you might notice something extra happening from 4–8 pm… the Hidden Bar is open.

🏛️ McCormick House Hours
Wed & Sun | 10 am – 5 pm
Thurs, Fri & Sat | 10 am – 8 pm (Hidden Bar: 4–8 pm)

Free registration is required: https://bit.ly/4m1TMOC

It started right here in Chicago.In 1997, Gary Sinise and fellow Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Terry Kinney were produc...
06/18/2026

It started right here in Chicago.
In 1997, Gary Sinise and fellow Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Terry Kinney were producing A Streetcar Named Desire when Gary connected with Chicago composer Kimo Williams. A shared love of music led to jam sessions, which led to a band, which led to something much bigger.

By 2004, Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band played their first overseas USO tour. More than 300 shows later, their mission remains the same: honor, gratitude, and rock and roll.

On July 11, they bring that mission to Cantigny.

Tickets Here: https://www.wsfdv.org/

(Source: Gary Sinise Foundation)

Did you know Colonel Robert R. McCormick had a hidden bar tucked inside Freedom Hall?These days, it's one of Cantigny's ...
06/18/2026

Did you know Colonel Robert R. McCormick had a hidden bar tucked inside Freedom Hall?

These days, it's one of Cantigny's best-kept secrets—and a pretty great way to spend an evening. Make it a date night, meet up with friends, or simply treat yourself to linger a little longer. The Hidden Bar is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 4–8 pm, serving handcrafted cocktails, wine, and a menu of thoughtfully chosen bites.

Whether you're sipping a Colonel's Old Fashioned, sharing a cheese and charcuterie board, or lingering after a walk through the gardens, it's an experience that feels a little removed from the everyday.

🍸 Thursdays - Saturdays | 4–8 PM
📍 McCormick House at Cantigny

A good drink, a little history, and time to linger—just how evenings at Cantigny should be. Free registration is required: https://bit.ly/4m1TMOC

Fresh rinse from nature's watering can. 🌹🌧️ If it's been a while since your last stroll through the Rose Garden, conside...
06/17/2026

Fresh rinse from nature's watering can. 🌹🌧️

If it's been a while since your last stroll through the Rose Garden, consider this your friendly reminder. The blooms are looking pretty spectacular right now.

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Wheaton, IL
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