Beer Culture Center

Friends of Pullman 

Beer Stories from a Dry Town:  Everyday Life in Historic Pullman.

Friends of Pullman is the official partner of Pullman National Historical Park.Our mission is to preserve and protect Pullman National Historical Park's cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations.

Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

Dive into the complex, layered world of beer culture in a town where it's surprisingly hard to find a cold one.

Pullman Exhibit Hall

Hidden Stories Tour Series

Join us for a variety of tours that explore different perspectives and different stories about the Pullman Neighborhood. These tours get a little playful and tell stories you won't hear on the regular tours.

The HPF Speaker Series

The stories of Pullman are the stories of America. Join us as we take a closer look at some of the remarkable people and events that shaped history and created a lasting legacy for generations to come.

The Pullman Lens

Join the Historic Pullman Foundation at these casual presentations on the Fifth Sunday of the Month. This series is a chance for Pullman residents and people interested in learning more in-depth about Pullman history (the man, the town, the company).

Pullman was designed to be sober, orderly, and respectable. George Pullman believed that eliminating alcohol would help create a productive, morally upright industrial community. But beer, and the culture around it, existed alongside the town from the very beginning.Join us for a 21+ experience that blends neighborhood storytelling, a short guided tour, and a beer tasting from one of Chicago’s most famous breweries. Together, the Friends of Pullman, Seipp Beer, and the Beer Culture Center will explore how workers navigated company rules, where they went for leisure, and what beer reveals about everyday life in a tightly controlled industrial town.Whether you’re discovering Pullman for the first time or seeing a familiar place through a new lens, this interactive program invites conversation, curiosity, and connection.

This program is co-hosted by the Friends of Pullman and the Beer Culture Center. To learn more about the Beer Culture Center, visit their web page at: https://www.beerculturecenter.org/

<h2>Make the Most of Your Visit</h2>Extend your visit with a stop at Pullman National Historical Park's visitor center. Free entry, open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 am-4 pm. Explore exhibits, meet a Park Ranger, stamp your park passport, or even get sworn in as a Junior Ranger!Step back in time at the Pullman House Project. Explore an original 1880s executive home and a worker’s cottage preserved just as it looked in 1960. Grab a coffee or pastry at the Pullman Club Coffee Shop and discover exhibits about everyday life in this remarkable community.Feeling inspired by your time in Pullman? You can help keep Pullman’s story alive by supporting the Friends of Pullman, the official philanthropic partner for Pullman National Historical Park, Chicago's first National Park. Your contribution powers our mission to preserve, interpret, and share this remarkable chapter of American history.Together, we can ensure Pullman’s story continues to inspire future generations!

This project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction to Pullman 

Walking tour of Pullman's Bootleg history

Seipp Beer history and beer tasting

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