Join fellow SCA alumni for a special historic tour of Pullman National Monument — Chicago’s very first unit in the National Park system!
Explore Chicago’s history through a behind-the-scenes look at the elaborate complex George Pullman designed as a utopian community for his workers. Learn about the glamor days of railroad transportation, and the labor riots that transformed the industry.
After the tour, stay to enjoy a free lunch with fellow alums and welcome our newest SCA alums as they graduate after serving this fall on SCA’s first all-female crew in the Midwest.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(tour from 10am-12pm, lunch at noon, graduation from 12:30-1:30pm)
WHERE: Meet at the Pullman Visitor Center at 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60628.
WHAT: Free interpretive tour of one of the nation’s newest National Monuments, followed by lunch and a graduation celebration for local SCA crew members.
WHO: SCA alumni, staff, current members, family, and friends are all welcome!
REGISTRATION: Please register to join us at http://SCAAlumniChicago.eventbrite.com.
QUESTIONS: Contact Lynne Mecum at [email protected] or 312-239-1669.