In partnership with local media journalism across Illinois, this project elevates the stories of “Prairie State” museums and their inherent community and economic value as they face the COVID-19 crisis. Please see the video below for a summary of the project.
The Keepers Of Chicago’s Black History Fight To Stay Alive During The Pandemic
Chicago Museums As reported on WBEZ by Mark Braboy Photo: Manuel Martinez, WBEZ
Rebuilding the House of Miles
METRO EAST MUSEUMS As reported in the River Front Times by Eric Berger Photo: Eric Berger, River Front Times
Chicago area Cultural Centers increase emphasis on their communities during COVID-19
Chicago MuseumsAs reported in Reflejos by Henry Izaguirre Photo: Chicago Cultural Alliance
The project brings 13 diverse news outlets from across the state of Illinois, in addition to national and international news outlets. Explore the detailed Google Map to discover participating news outlets and their readership/listener statistics.
This project is an initiative of Resilient Heritage, a firm that collaborates at the crossroads between and among arts, culture, and heritage. Working with museums, community organizations, philanthropy, and the governmental sector, Resilient Heritage builds value and relationships that in turn strengthen organizations to fulfill mission-critical work through organizational development, fundraising, and public engagement.
This website was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. The Prairie State Museums Project appreciates the Pulitzer Center’s critical support in funding local journalism initiatives, including this project for its Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge.