Relive our past programs, presentations, and community gatherings through our historical archive.
Announcing “Folklore and Phantoms,” a paranormal event at Givins Beverly Castle for Halloween, benefiting restoration
September 13, 2019
New event! RHS and the Givins Beverly Castle will be hosting an event for Halloween at the Castle – "Folklore and Phantoms" – a look…
Details the history of “Morgan Park Days,” annual community Labor Day celebrations from 1900-1911
August 30, 2019
Morgan Park Days The summer is almost over – Labor Day will be here in just a few days. Labor Day was a special time…
Announces the “Threads of Imagination” exhibit, featuring Madame Alla Ripley and four contemporary Ridge artists
August 24, 2019
The Ridge Historical Society will host a special exhibit this fall/winter. "Threads of Imagination" – an exhibit exploring the intersection of art and fashion through…
Cancellation announcement for the “Friends of the Chicago Portage” Field Trip
August 3, 2019
The Ridge Historical Society-sponsored "Friends of the Chicago Portage" Field Trip planned for tomorrow, Saturday, August 3rd at 1 p.m., has been cancelled.
Sharing an 1886 “Inter Ocean” article about a Washington Heights “fest” and Bob Givins
June 25, 2019
Here's a little article from The Inter Ocean from summer of 1886 giving news of a "fest" in Washington Heights, which included the area we…
Reminder for the Ridge Historical Society Spring Hat Tea event on May 5th
April 28, 2019
Reminder – The Ridge Historical Society Spring Hat Tea will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. The admission is $25/person and $10…
Reminder about the final Givins Castle folk music concert featuring “Come Sunday,” benefiting restoration
April 20, 2019
The Ridge Historical Society supports the efforts to restore the Givins Castle, Beverly Hills/Morgan Park area's most recognized landmark. A series of world folk music…
Recap of Don Hayner’s presentation on Jesse Binga, Chicago’s first African American banker
April 8, 2019
Don Hayner, Beverly resident and retired editor-in-chief of the Chicago Sun-Times, giving his presentation at the Givins Castle today, April 7. Haynor spoke on the…
Final reminder for Don Hayner’s presentation on Jesse Binga at the Givins Castle
April 6, 2019
Join us tomorrow, Sunday, April 7, at the Givins Castle – 10244 S. Longwood Drive (corner of 103rd Street and Longwood Drive – you can't…
Detailed announcement for Don Hayner’s presentation on Jesse Binga, Chicago’s first African American banker
April 3, 2019
Message from the Ridge Historical Society: A big reminder – this Sunday, April 7, is the program "Binga, The Rise and Fall of Chicago’s First…
Announcing Don Hayner’s upcoming presentation on Jesse Binga, Chicago’s first African-American banker
March 19, 2019
The Ridge Historical Society is sponsoring an upcoming program at the Givins Castle that is sure to be excellent. On Sunday, April 7, at 2:00…
Announcement of upcoming RHS events, including the annual meeting and two March historical programs
February 20, 2019
The Ridge Historical Society has several events coming up. First, this Sunday, February 24, is the annual meeting of the members, starting at 2:00 p.m.…