Historic Pullman Labor History Tour - September

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.

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The town’s architecture and amenities embodied Pullman’s ideals. But a critical element was missing – democracy. Then the workers united…

Pullman Exhibit Hall

Historic Pullman Labor History Tour

Co-sponsored by the Illinois Labor History Society and the Historic Pullman Foundation, this tour explores the relationships between George Pullman, his company town, and the men and women who worked at his factory; issues that still resonate today.

Entrepreneur George Pullman made a fortune building and operating sleeping cars and other railroad equipment. He had very exacting standards and the name “Pullman” was synonymous with luxury.Just as he expected high quality in his products and their operation, Pullman’s “model town” was an attempt to carry that same standard to his factory and workforce. Attractive and well-built homes, a school, a church, a library, and a marketplace all reflected George Pullman’s ideals of orderliness, cleanliness, and luxuriousness.  However, one critical element was missing – democracy.  The town and factory were ruled by the Pullman company and its officers.  When workers rose up for a voice in 1894, a national railroad shut-down resulted.  Pullman’s reputation suffered as he opposed his workforce.  Co-sponsored by the Illinois Labor History Society and the Historic Pullman Foundation, this tour explores the relationships between George Pullman, his company town, and the men and women who worked at his factory. We will again bring to life a period of conflict and struggle that reflects many contemporary issues – Pullman is where America’s story lives.Visit the Historic Pullman Foundation's <a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/events/list/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Events calendar</a> for more information. Learn more about <a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/the-history-of-pullman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pullman history here</a> and <a href="http://www.illinoislaborhistory.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Illinois Labor History here</a>.

Guided tours are available to the public from June through September. Tours depart the Exhibit hall at 1:30 p.m., last about 90 minutes, and cover a walking distance of about a mile. C﻿lick <a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/plan-a-visit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here </a>for open hours and to plan your visit.

<h2>Plan Your Visit</h2>P﻿ullman is easily accessible by the Metra Electric train line. Check the schedule and plan your visit <a href="https://ridertools.metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/ME" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Here.</a>

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