A Day at the 1893 World's Fair for UChicago Alumni

A Day at the 1893 World's Fair for UChicago Alumni
From USD $15.00
  • Duration: 50 Minutes (approx.)
  • Product code: Dayat1893VirtualUCAlumni

Ever wondered what it was like to actually visit the 1893 World's Fair? Us, too! Chicago Detours has delved deep into the archives to recreate that experience in this one-hour virtual event led via Zoom. We'll share how fair attendees reached Chicago, where they stayed, what they saw, heard, ate, and so much more. 

Special UChicago Alumni rates are discounted 20% from our public rates.

On this enhanced interactive experience, you will:

  • Glimpse the monumental buildings of downtown and the White City.
  • See the kaleidoscopic sensory experiences of the Midway.
  • Consider what a visit to the Fair was like for different visitors.
  • Opt to play a trivia game about sights and experiences from the Fair.
This tour is led by UChicago alum Amanda Scotese, AM' 13. She is Executive Director of Chicago Detours. 


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