Burnham “Century in Motion” Festival

DePaul University's centennial celebration moves into high gear with the opening of the "Century in Motion" festival on June 19, 2009. The festival continues through July 15 and offers a variety of events including family oriented programs, all open to the public. Learn about Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett's groundbreaking Plan of Chicago, attend a world-class concert, explore Chicago on a Family Day bus tour and more! Spend this historic summer in Mr. Burnham's neighborhood.

• June 19, 2009 :  A Night at the Symphony
• June 20, 2009: Family Friendly “Chicago in Motion” Tours
• June 23, 2009:  The World According to Burnham and Bennett: Virtual Burnham Initiative Roll-out
• June 27, 2009:  Morning Tea with the family of Daniel Burnham, Jr.
• June 29, 2009:  "1933 Century of Progress" discussion and site visit
• July 9, 2009:  Festival Reception and visit to “Chicago Model City” Exhibit
• July 11, 2009:  Daniel Burnham and Chicago’s Great Railway Terminals Mini-bus Tour
• July 15, 2009:  “Daniel Burnham and Jane Addams meet St Vincent DePaul” Roundtable discussion

Please see individual listings of each program for more detail.