March is here and that means one thing—spring arrives soon!
It’s also Women’s History Month. To mark the month, March’s calendar features a sculpture dedicated to a famous Chicago woman located in the Chicago Women’s Garden. If you haven’t visited the garden, it’s a lovely space near the Clarke House and museum in the South Loop.
Artist Louise Bourgeios dedicated her 2011 work “Helping Hands” to Jane Addams. Addams was the Chicago social reformer who founded Hull House, a settlement home for newly arrived immigrants. She even won a Nobel Peace Prize!
Sadly, there aren’t many Chicago landmarks dedicated to women despite the many badass women in the city’s history. I hope you learn about some of them this month!
Want to discover other hidden places in Chicago? Check out my book Secret Chicago!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
