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    Your gift means so much

    Your support makes it possible for the National Public Housing Museum to share vital stories, at a time when historical accountability and civic imagination are more important than ever.

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    Portrait of Reginald Robinson

    Songs to help you travel with style

    A soundtrack from Reginald Robinson, a virtuoso ragtime pianist and former resident of the Henry Horner Homes.

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    Local Muralist Liz Flores Visits Seniors to Talk Art and Offer a Special Giveaway

    Liz Flores, a local muralist whose work can be seen all over Chicago, recently shared her story, and some art, with seniors at the National Public Housing Museum.

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    Promo for episode 25 of Out of the Archives, with title 'We at good!' and a photo of a family posed against a blue background

    ‘We ate good!’

    In this Out of the Archives podcast episode, seven public housing resident narrators recount stories about sharing in community.

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    Five people pose in front of an animal sculpture at the National Public Housing Museum

    Repurposed for Life

    Regina Carter, head of the non-profit Repurposed for Life, helps redistribute needed goods to public housing residents.

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    Add your photo to Living in the Shade

    A call for public housing residents across the country to send in photos of the outdoor spaces surrounding your home. A select number of photos will be featured in our exhibition Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing (July 23–November 12, 2025) or on our social media.

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