When Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was young, she turned to literature to help her deal with the problems she faced. “I learned how to make books my friends,” she told an audience of more than 700 people at an event hosted by the American Writers Museum and the Chicago Public Library. At the event, […]
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The AWM announced its newest temporary exhibit: Frederick Douglass: Agitator
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(CHICAGO- May 31, 2018) – “Agitate! Agitate! Agitate!” is a quote from activist Frederick Douglass who was one of the greatest public speakers in American history, so it’s only fitting that the new exhibit in his honor at the American Writers Museum (AWM) is entitled Frederick Douglass AGITATOR. Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery to become one of the most eloquent voices of abolitionism and […]
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Choose Chicago featured the AWM’s Fall 2017 temporary exhibits.
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The AWM announced several recently awarded honors.
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The AWM was named the #1 Best Attraction in Illinois and featured on USA Today 10Best’s website.
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Fodor’s Travel listed the AWM as the #1 Best new museum to visit this year.
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The Library of America gives an overview of the AWM ribbon cutting and exhibit development.
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CBS Chicago announced the opening date of the AWM and reported the exciting news on WBBM Radio.
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AWM President Carey Cranston was featured on Good Day Chicago on Fox 32, discussing the upcoming opening of the museum and what exhibits he is most excited about.
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