What can a home tell us about history? At the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM), the first institution dedicated to exploring the American experience through the history of public housing, apartment walls and salvaged objects are gateways into the lives and stories of residents. Through exhibitions, oral histories, and community-driven programs, the NPHM preserves a vital chapter of American history too often erased from the narrative. Formerly the Jane Addams Homes—one of Chicago’s first public housing developments—the museum is located in a rehabilitated building that housed generations of families. Each restored apartment offers an intimate view into the everyday lives of the people who lived, worked, and raised their children there. The NPHM is one of the many cultural institutions around the world proving that museums don’t just look back. They push us forward. This #InternationalMuseumDay, learn how this #Chicago museum is transforming one of America’s first public housing sites into a museum of national significance at on.mellon.org/435Y1RH 📷 Daily life at the Ida B. Wells and Jane Addams Homes, courtesy of the National Public Housing Museum; NPHM facade, by Barry Brecheisen; Historic Apartments Exhibition, by Percy Ollie Jr. of Ollie Photography, Inc. #MellonSupports #Museums (fb)

Historic small restaurants help define our local history and identity. Learn how you can help save them. National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express are teaming up to support 50 independently owned restaurants with a $50k grant. Grant applications and public nominations will be accepted until May 30, 2025. Submit your favorite spot today to help preserve it for years to come. #NationalPreservationMonth (fb)