7 hours
Bronzeville Neighborhood (Various Locations)
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Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Bronzeville Neighborhood (Various Locations)
3729 S Langley, Chicago, United States
Come experience and learn about Bronzeville and one of its most famous residents, Ida B. Wells. Enjoy a variety of activities that should appeal to a variety of ages. Something for everyone, from family fun activities to film screenings.
Major Sponsors: Chicago HIstory Museum, Illinois Tech, Ida B. Wells Preparatory Academy, Organic Oneness
Other Sponsors: Bronzeville HIstorial Society, Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project, Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation, Quad Cities Development Corporation (QCDC), Wyn-Win Communications
Main Organizers: Bernard C. Turner of Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area and Michelle Duster of Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation
Other Organizers: Dan Duster and Jamie Nesbitt Golden
Info: Give yourself the opportunity to experience peace, tranqulity, and power at the Ida B. Wells National Monument (37th & Langley) with Sylvia Ewing leading you in breathing and gentle physical exercises - Bring water + towel, folding chair, or blanket
Sylvia Ewing is a certified meditation instructor. Her students include corporations, universities, governments, and Comer Children's Hospital, for whom she created a guided meditation audio series. Sylvia has offered meditation at the Light of Truth: Ida B. Wells National Memorial since the Festival's inception in 2022. She is also a poet and media personality. (www.sylviaewing.com)
Info: Meet at the SW corner of 35th & Cottage Grove (where Arts & Rec Center is). Bring water. See and learn about various historically significant sites in the Bronzeville neighborhood and those that relate to Ida B. Wells (a long-term resident for over 35 years).
Info: This bus tour will begin at Chess Records, 2120 South Michigan Avenue. The tour will focus on the building of Bronzeville through the lens of the Great Migration, traveling along a path of historical landmarks that highlight the community's cultural, social, and architectural evolution.
Info: Casual and fun walk around the Bronzeville neighborhood where Ida B. Wells lived and worked for over 35 years. Learn history and how it relates to the present with a knowledgeable leader while spending time with peers. Organized by Equiticity.
Info: Bring a towel and water.
Get active while having fun doing Zumba at the Ida B. Wells National Monument (at 37th & Langley). Great way to enjoy a sculpture created by the late world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt and start the day gaining energy from the legacy of one of the country's most impactful leaders of her time.
Info: Location: Oakwood Shores Community Center - 38th & Vincennes
Fun and interactive activities and discussion specifically for teens to talk and learn about issues that directly affect them: From learning about finances, to dating, to school pressures, to social media and more. Leaders: Motivational speaker Dan Duster and Journalist Jamie Nesbitt Golden
Info: Location: Ida B Wells Preparatory Academy - 249 East 37th Street
Variety of activities for the whole family such as hula hoop, bouncy house, face painting, hop scotch, jump rope, bubbles and more.
Info: Location: Illinois Tech - 10 West 35th Street
Come meet, greet, and share information about several local businesses, organizations, and services. Businesses include: Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Chicago History Museum, Illinois Tech, Organic Oneness, Quad City Development Corporation, Urban Juncture and more
Info: Location: Illinois Tech - 10 West 35th Street
Series Synopsis
Info: The 5th Annual Ida B. Wells Festival: Celebrating Bronzeville is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026. MARK YOUR CALENDARS. It will be another full day of fun and educational activities.
Info: Meet at the SW corner of 35th & Cottage Grove (where Arts & Rec Center is). Bring water. See and learn about various historically significant sites in the Bronzeville neighborhood and those that relate to Ida B. Wells (a long-term resident for over 35 years).
Peterson is a passionae historical sites interpreter with over twenty years experience. She enjoys teaching students of all ages about history in the non-traditional classrooms of the museum or historic sites. Originally from Central Illinois, Peterson considers herself a proud Chicagoan and is enthusiastic so share her love of Chicago history with local and international guests.
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Tickets for 4th Annual Ida B Wells Festival - Bronzeville, Chicago can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Morning Meditation (9:00AM - 10:00AM) | Free |
| Walking Tour 1 (9:30AM - 11:30AM) | Free |
| Bus Tour (10:00 AM-11:30AM) | 45 USD |
| Walking Tour 2 (10:30AM - 12:30PM) | Free |
| Youth Walk (10:30AM - 11:30AM) | Free |
| Zumba at the Monument (11:30AM - 12:30PM) | Free |
| Teen Summit (12:00PM - 2:30PM) | Free |
| Family Fun Activities (noon - 3:00PM) | Free |
| Community Forum (1:00PM - 4:00PM) | Free |
| Film Screening and Talk Back (2:00PM - 4:00PM) | Free |
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