Chicago Detours invites guests to explore “Innovations at the 1893 World’s Fair” on January 28, 2022, at 7 pm. Through a virtual visit (via Zoom) to the World’s Columbian Exposition, attendees will delve into the inventions, engineering feats, and gastronomical exhibits that wowed visitors to Chicago’s most esteemed event. During this one-hour tour, you will see interior photos of the jaw-dropping sights like the Electricity Hall and the Manufacturers Building, hear stories of technological marvels like electric boats and a massive telescope, consider the variety of foods on display at the Fair (including giant food sculptures), and play a riddle-based game based on innovations at the time (winner gets a prize).
The cost is $18 for a household up to 2 or $28 for a household of three or more. Register at:
https://chicagodetours.rezdy.com/406501/innovations-at-the-1893-world-s-fair
