Bridgeport Bus Tour With Shermann Dilla Thomas - 1:30pm
An inside look into the iconic Chicago neighborhood from the viral TikTok historian
Event Information
This tour is sold out. If you are interested in joining the tour, please visit the Box Office on site. Chicago Humanities will maintain a standby list on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on capacity, we may be able to accommodate additional guests.
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About the Event:
Explore the storied history of Bridgeport and the neighboring Stockyards through the lens of local historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas. From originating the democratic machine to reversing the flow of the Chicago River, the Bridgeport neighborhood has been a focal point of Chicago for nearly two centuries. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind tour through Back of the Yards, Canaryville, the historic Stockyard gate (once the “hog butchers to the world”), and the Bridgeport neighborhood.
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Shermann “Dilla” Thomas
Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee. Shermann is a life-long ...
