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Out at CHM: Secret Loves: Before We Could Ask or Tell
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2015-03-13

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Out at CHM series spotlights second event of 2015 with Secret Loves: Before We Could Ask or Tell

Chicago History Museum's LGBT program celebrates 12 years

CHICAGO ( March 12, 2015 ) — The Chicago History Museum's program series exploring LGBT issues, Out at CHM, continues in its twelfth year of programming with Secret Loves: Before We Could Ask or Tell on March 26 at the Museum.

A lively dialogue will feature former armed services personnel and activists whose contributions for their country inspires the work to advance fairness and quality for our nation's LGBT service members, veterans and their families. Jim Darby, Susan Heggeland, and Marquell Smith will share their personal stories from military service while Megan Carney adds the perspective of what she learned while writing Women at War for Rivendell Theatre Ensemble.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a drinks and appetizers reception featuring musical entertainment from travis. At 6:30 p.m., Scott Duff of WCIU radio will moderate the discussion among the group of panelists.

Secret Loves is the second program in the Out at CHM series for 2015, followed by StoryCorps's OutLoud on May 7. The events are $20 and $15 for Museum members and students.

Out at CHM is supported by gifts from the Exelon Corporation, and Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett. For more information on the Out at CHM series and other Chicago History Museum programs, events, and exhibitions, please visit chicagohistory.org or call 312.642.4600.

ABOUT THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM

The Chicago History Museum, a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history, is located at 1601 N. Clark Street. Admission to the Museum is $14 adults with audio tour, $12 seniors/students with audio tour, free for children 12 years and younger. Please call 312.642.4600 or visit us at www.chicagohistory.org . The Chicago History Museum is affiliated with the Chicago Historical Society and acknowledges the Chicago Park District's generous support of all the Museum's activities.


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