Friends of Pullman National Historical Park
Visit Pullman National Historical Park -Chicago’s first National Park site. In 1880 George M. Pullman built the Nation’s first planned industrial community with housing, parks, schools, a church, civic spaces, commercial buildings and an industrial complex all designed to provide a pleasant working and living environment for Pullman’s workers. Pullman’s experiment was declared the “World’s most perfect town” and attracted visitors from around the world. Pullman’s experiment however could not prevent growing labor unrest fueled in 1893-4 by one of the worst economic recessions in our Nation’s history. Lower wages coupled with a refusal to lower rents charged to workers resulted in the Pullman Strike of 1894, a labor action with National consequences. Now part of Chicago, the Town of Pullman has been designated a City, State and National Landmark District, and as of 2021, Chicago’s first National Park. In partnership with the National Park Service, the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park provide a Visitors Center and an Exhibit Hall for use by the public to view exhibits, original artifacts, railroad memorabilia and to learn the history of Pullman. Tours are conducted for groups by special arrangement and for the public on seasonal schedules.
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 9am-5pm
Educational Programming for Student Groups
Student Group Friendly
Motorcoach/Bus Parking
Tour Topics/ThemesLabor movement, civil rights, architecture, urban design, railcar manufacturing, civic engagement.
Educational Programs OfferedLabor movement, Pullman Strike, Pullman Porters, architecture, urban planning, railcar history.
Average Group Student Price Range$7 per educational program attendee.
Cancellation PolicyCancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to visit. Deposits are non-refundable.
Advance Quotes Available
Group Visit PoliciesMinimum 8 weeks notice. 1 chaperone per 15 students. Groups under 20 charged flat fee; 20+ per person. Deposit due 4 weeks prior to visit.
Capacity DetailsUp to 100 students (does NOT include chaperones & staff). Groups split into subgroups of 15-45 per guide.
Max Group Capacity110
Student Performance Welcome
Programs ProvidedNeighborhood walking tours & step-on bus tours led by our docents.
Number of Performance Stages
Cost or Fee to Perform at your Venue
Maximum group size you can accommodate30-40
Indoor/Outdoor Space AvailableBoth Indoor and Outdoor
Performance Audience Capacity150
Curriculum Programming/Student Tours
Average tour time1.5-2 hours
Meal/Picnic Areas
Step-On Guides Available
ADA Accessible
Brief Description of your Student ServicesFriends of Pullman and the National Park Service collaborate to host school and educational groups year-round for neighborhood walking tours and experiences, presentations, discussions, and more.
Website/Student Group Landing Pagehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVbZ5n2mxRvOjcWRhJ4M-IdJFqufawi-DP1BwqDNenZvHoeg/viewform?usp=dialog
Group Phone Number(773) 785-8901
Group Emailtours@friendsofpullman.com
Group Contact Name (First Last)Daniela Salgado
Student Tours
Motorcoach ParkingOn-site
Group Policy
Average Visit/Tour Length1.5 hours
Group Capacity173
Minimum Group Number3
Maximum Group Number173
Group Tournament Coordination
Group Discounts Available
Minimum Size for Group Admission Rate3
Miles from O'Hare Airport31.5
Miles from Midway Airport14.5
Miles from Navy Pier13.5
Miles from Downtown13.0
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Student Group Friendly
Special Interest Tours Offered
Complimentary On-site Parking
Reservations Accepted
Public Space Wi-Fi Available
Number of Retail Stores
Family-friendly
Military Discount
Entertainment
Box Lunches Available
Follow us
More Images
Featured in
