Our day began as any good Amish morning, at the Rise‘n Roll Bakery which is – disappointingly – not owned by the Amish founders anymore. Curious folks entered the store and scoured through the endless aisles of Amish goods in the market. Through the graciousness of GC, we were able to indulge in a Shipshewana … Keep reading »
Across the Street and Around the World on Chicago’s Devon Ave.
Our first full day in Chicago was a whirlwind! Not only did we learn how to use the public transportation there, but also about various different neighborhoods through a workshop on CHicago’s maps and growth. During the afternoon, we focused on a place known as Little India on Devon Avenue, exploring their religion, food, and … Keep reading »
Mexican-American Identities and Art in Pilsen
Today we began our day by visiting the National Museum of Mexican Art in Harrison Park. Art from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and current Mexican artists living in Chicago was displayed. The history, personal stories, and finding identity in a new land is depicted through these art pieces. Pilar Acevedo shares her migration story … Keep reading »
Chicago blogs coming soon
This year’s Chicago to Amish Country course has 21 students, and they are gearing up for their trip to Chicago, May 5 to 9. Destinations include:
Chicago’s Little India,
Pilsen and the National Museum of Mexican Art,
the Swedish American Museum and surrounding neighborhood,
the DuSable Museum of African American History on the South Side, and
Chinatown
Local speakers will add their insights, and tasting foods from a variety of cultures will be a treat as well.
Down the Street and Around the World – From Chicago to Amish Country
We got back from Chicago on Saturday and we were off again on Wednesday to learn about a different community, right in our backyard, the Amish. We started the day by eating a sweet treat that is iconic to this area, Rise n’ Roll donuts – a business founded by an Old Order family who … Keep reading »
Anticolonialism Abroad: Chicago’s Paseo Boricua
Today our group explored a Puerto Rican community on the North side of Chicago, in Humboldt Park. Here we heard first-hand account and personal testimonies regarding how this community came to be and how they hold on to their traditions and sense of anticolonialist rebellion. Our guide, Eduardo, is a native of the area. … Keep reading »
Indian and Pakistani Boundary-Making and -Crossing on the Northside
On our second day exploring the city, we visited Devon Avenue which is located in Northwestern Chicago. Upon arriving we felt as if we had entered a new world. Despite no evident geographical divide, it was clear that we entered a culture-rich community filled with shops, colorful clothing, shop signs featuring different languages, and unique … Keep reading »
When Ethnicity Gets “Soggy”
When Ethnicity Gets Soggy (From left to right) Hey I’m Irish Cortez! I’m a second year theater major – I’m April Pollock, and I’m a third-year music major -And I’m Lydia Stauffer, a second year history major! Today was our first full day in Chicago! We started the day with a mini workshop about the … Keep reading »