Events

For many Chicagoans, the holiday season was not complete without a visit to Marshall Fields, the City’s grand dame of department stores. Leslie Goddard will provide us with an illustrative presentation tracing the store’s beloved holiday traditions including the Walnut Room tree, window displays, and Christmas catalog. This matinee event takes place at the historic Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet and includes a self-guided tour and lunch, including a garden salad, warm rolls, your choice of chicken pot pie or traditional meat loaf, dessert and coffee or tea (cash bar available). Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is October 15 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.