Autumn Cruise is One Month Away

Our 11th Annual Autumn Cruise is one month away. Register now for a festive night spent cruising the Chicago River amid the twinkling lights of the Chicago skyline. Join Friends of the Chicago River, our partners, and our sponsors on Wednesday, September 11, from 6 – 8 p.m., for a spectacular evening on the river with drinks, hors d’oeuvres from local eateries, live music, and festive onboard entertainment.

You and your friends will eat, drink, and be merry—and all while raising money to support the education and public outreach programs of our McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum. Tickets may be purchased online and are priced at $100 per person and $95 for multiple tickets.

As the cultural anchor of the Chicago Riverwalk, the Bridgehouse Museum welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every season to engage with exhibits about the history and future of the Chicago-Calumet River system. Providing unique access and an understanding of the dynamic relationship between the city of Chicago and the river system, the exhibits tell the story of the river from pre-colonization to its modern revitalization. Staff are also available to lead visitors on interactive tours. As the only Chicago bridgehouse open to the public, visitors also have the exclusive opportunity to view the massive gears and counterweight system that still move the more than 100-year-old bridge.

To join our partnering organizations in sponsoring this high profile event, contact Bridgehouse Museum Director Josh Coles (jcoles@chicagoriver.org). If you would to lend a hand and volunteer at the Autumn Cruise, volunteer sign up is open.