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Our democracy has been shaped by many amazing people! Whether nurturing community through direct service, defending human rights through public demonstration, or using the arts to creatively amplify justice issues, these civic superheroes have laid a foundation for future action.
This site highlights some of Chicago’s civic superheroes on display at the Chicago History Museum. Use the map to learn more about their contributions to the city. Browse the digital exhibitions—organized here by civic superpower—to learn more about some of Chicago's civic superheroes and draw inspiration from their actions.
In the City
The map locates the individual acts, buildings, and spaces of the city impacted by the civic superheroes on display at CHM. Browse the pins and communities of the city to see how civic superheroes have shaped our built environment. The content of the map is also featured in the exhibitions of this site (listed below), along with stories and links to additional materials within the Museum's digital collections.
In the Museum
Share Out
Which civic superhero inspires you? What do the civic superpowers of nurturing, defending, and amplifying look like in action? How can everyday people nurture, defend or amplify civic action?
