They Came to Chicago with Chicago History Museum’s Chief Historian Peter T. Alter – Like many cities in the US, Chicago has welcomed people from all over the world. With his background in US immigration history, Alter discusses how migrants, immigrants, and refugees have adapted to life in Chicago and contributed to the city’s culture. In his role as the chief historian, Peter T. Alter works on exhibitions and online projects and teaches in DePaul University’s public history program. As the director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History, he develops new Museum oral history projects.
12 Noon • Light lunch
12:30PM • Program
