MK Pritzker, First Lady of Illinois, on "A House that Made History"
MK Pritzker, the First Lady of Illinois, will speak at the Nineteenth Century on the history and restoration of the Illinois Governor's Mansion.
Working with acclaimed interior designer Michael S. Smith, MK has brought a carefully curated collection of fine art, crafts, and furniture to the Italianate–Greek Revival mansion, and has researched and documented the mansion's cultural history and changing architecture. Her book, A House that Made History: The Illinois Governors Mansion, Legacy of an Architectural Treasure will be on sale after the presentation.
Date and Time
Monday Sep 29, 2025
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Monday, September 29th, 2025, 1:15pm. (Optional luncheon at noon, before the program.)
Location
Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL
Fees/Admission
Seating capacity is limited, so reservations are required, and available beginning on August 28: $30 for the program only, or $60 for lunch (at noon) and program. Please reserve tickets by September 12th (with lunch) or until September 26 (program only). Purchase tickets at www.nineteenthcentury.org , or email pritzkerquestions@nineteenthcentury.org, or call 708-386-2729. *Fee waivers are available for the program only; please e-mail pritzkerquestions@nineteenthcentury.org or call 708-386-2729. Please consider making an additional, tax-deductible sponsorship donation. Sponsorships will help defray the extra expenses for this event, and also support the hundredth anniversary celebration in 2028 of our beautiful, historic building. You may make a sponsorship donation online on our website, or by mailing or bringing a check to the office (178 N. Forest, Oak Park, Illinois, 60301).
Contact Information
pritzkerquestions@nineteenthcentury.org
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