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Everything Dope Bronzeville Bus Tour

Bus Tour To Bronzeville in Chicago. Meet at the Library
2025-08-26 09:30:00 2025-08-26 14:30:00 America/Chicago Everything Dope Bronzeville Bus Tour Highland Park Public Library -

Tuesday, August 26
9:30am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-26 09:30:00 2025-08-26 14:30:00 America/Chicago Everything Dope Bronzeville Bus Tour Chicago historian Dilla leads a bus tour of Bronzeville, the historic South Side neighborhood of Chicago. Bus departs from, and returns to, the Library. Highland Park Public Library -

Chicago historian Dilla leads a bus tour of Bronzeville, the historic South Side neighborhood of Chicago. Bus departs from, and returns to, the Library.

Chicago historian Dilla, recognized with several awards, leads a tour of the historic South Side neighborhood, a center for African-American life and culture in Chicago. Discover how it changed the world.

Bus departs from the Library and returns to the Library around 2:30 pm. The bus will stop at a place to purchase food or bring a bag lunch if you would like.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | Community |

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