Bridgeport Bus Tour With Shermann Dilla Thomas - 4pm
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Bridgeport Bus Tour With Shermann Dilla Thomas - 4pm

An inside look into the iconic Chicago neighborhood from the viral TikTok historian
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CTRamova Theatre

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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

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