# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tour Guide 101 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: A free class for history lovers, research enthusiasts, community activists, and aspiring tour guides.About this EventREGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING 2/28/26Chicago for Chicagoans invites you to join us for a public trainings covering all the things you need to know to be an effective and engaging neighborhood historian and tour leader. Our organization believes in a multiplicity of histories and empowering Chicago residents to actively share the stories of their city with others. These mini-seminars will give you the tools to dive deeper into the history of your neighborhood and confidently share what you learn with others. Like all of our programming, sessions are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis!During this course, you will learn about tour planning, research & business strategies, marketing fundamentals, and project management skills that will enhance your credibility and broaden your job prospects in tourism citywide. In addition, a distinguished completion of course curriculum qualifies you to lead tours and give lectures for Chicago for Chicagoans. We'll even give you a fancy certificate!TOUR GUIDE 101 — THIS EVENTPerfect for... history lovers, research enthusiasts, community activists, aspiring tour guides, and anyone wanting to become a better public speaker. No prior experience required.Content covered:Best practices for historical researchAccessing free and publicly accessible archivesPublic speaking 101 — and an opportunity to practice with other attendees!Strategies for planning & giving great tours ​Collaborating and working with othersMarketing tours for maximum impactEthical and legal considerations for toursEntrepreneurial advice for aspiring tour operatorsBasic Event Details:We will meet in the Meeting Room of the Independence Branch library.Trainings led by Patti Swanson and Leyla Royale (bios here), possibly other expertsRegistration is required, and is capped at 20 attendees. Small class sizes are typical.Bring with you: a pen + paper for taking notes (laptops + other digital methods are welcome too!), some of your favorite books about history (if you would like), and some business cards (to pass out to your new friends/classmates). To earn a certificate (optional), participants must:Attend our Tour Guide 101 coursePass our post-course evaluation (brief quiz ensuring comprehension of course material)Plan, research, practice, and lead a tour or lecture attended and assessed by one of our current guidesTwo certificates are possible, and will be issued based on performance in the above:​"Certificate of Completion" acknowledges the participant completed the above requirements;"Certificate of Distinguished Completion" acknowledges the participant completed the above requirements and showed satisfactory to excellent personal capacity for leading tours and giving history lectures.OTHER CONSIDERATIONSA tax-deductible donation of $20 per attendee is welcome from those who are able. You can make an advance donation here. Your donations help us cover the costs of hiring speakers, pay for our website, cover our annual tax & paperwork filings, buy supplies, and otherwise compensate for the myriad of expenses that small nonprofits accrue. Our staff is entirely volunteer. You can learn more about our mission here!Questions? Visit our event FAQ or email info@chicagoforchicagoans.org. Advance registration via Eventbrite is strongly preferred for all attendees. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tour-guide-101/100001981264001964 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, contests, meetups, it, public-speaking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftour-guide-101-tickets-1981264001964 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Independence Branch, Chicago Public Library - **lat**: 41.954157 - **long**: -87.72031360000001 - **full address**: Independence Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4024 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Chicago for Chicagoans (https://allevents.in/org/chicago-for-chicagoans/22624230) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d5d5b677fe839305e6eaddc0f6f951d66553d5a585b7a16d90e14a8a86d36188-rimg-w1200-h752-dc00afff-gmir.png?v=1769053616 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/58d3f6d10118724cabc77f0c5f497f260e811aa92e87db57594284fdb59113f4-rimg-w400-h400-dc00afff-gmir.png?v=1769053615 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Independence Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4024 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 44.52 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Chicago for Chicagoans - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, nonprofit, contests, meetups, it, public-speaking - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tour Guide 101 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Tour Guide 101", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d5d5b677fe839305e6eaddc0f6f951d66553d5a585b7a16d90e14a8a86d36188-rimg-w1200-h752-dc00afff-gmir.png?v=1769053616", "startDate": "2026-03-14", "endDate": "2026-03-14", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/tour-guide-101/100001981264001964", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Independence Branch, Chicago Public Library", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4024 North Elston Avenue", "postalCode": "60618", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.954157", "longitude": "-87.72031360000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A free class for history lovers, research enthusiasts, community activists, and aspiring tour guides.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-14", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "44.52", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/tour-guide-101/100001981264001964" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/tour-guide-101/100001981264001964", "price": 0, "name": "FREE RSVP (required)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/tour-guide-101/100001981264001964", "price": "23.18", "name": "Pay your way" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/tour-guide-101/100001981264001964", "price": "44.52", "name": "Pay it forward" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Chicago for Chicagoans", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/chicago-for-chicagoans/22624230", "description": "Chicago for Chicagoans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering pay-what-you-can walking tours and history events designed for, and by, Chicago residents.The mission of Chicago for Chicagoans is simple: to educate residents about the places they inhabit, creating lifelong bonds and a deeper understanding between people and their spaces. 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