Take a write in downtown Chicago
Take a write in downtown Chicago
The American Writers Museum opened earlier this year as the first of its kind in the United States . The 11,000-square-foot attraction is filled with permanent and temporary exhibits designed to engage visitors with the work of America ’ s most celebrated writers .
Chicago is one of the birthplaces of realism , and in the museum ’ s Wintrust Chicago Gallery , groups learn about famous Chicago writers and their contributions to this bold movement .
Stead Family Foundation Writers Hall features interactive kiosks , where visitors can discover which American authors lived near them . “ The Mind of a Writer ” exhibit houses an interactive space where aspiring writers can use pencil and paper , a vintage typewriter or digital media to write their own stories and add to the museum ’ s story of the day , which stems from an opening line from a memorable American book , poem or essay .
On through Spring 2018 , “ Laura Ingalls Wilder : From Prairie to Page ” features the longhand manuscript of Wilder ’ s autobiographical novel “ The Long Winter ,” including handwritten notes by Wilder . Museum-goers will also learn about Wilder ’ s writing over her lifetime and how her education formed her writing style and the values she wove into the Little House series .
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In addition to state-of-the-art exhibits , the American Writers Museum offers educational programming and special events , including book signings and author talk series that change from month to month .
Group rates are $ 9 per person for a minimum of 15 people . Seniors and students with a valid school identification are admitted for $ 6 .
For more information , go to americanwritersmuseum . org or call + 1.312.374.8790 . — K . F .
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