Take a train ride with me to the town of Pullman, home of the company town created by George Pullman in 1880 and now recognized as a National Historical Park.
This is a story of the American dream, a social experiment in company-owned towns, and the birth of the trade union and the civil rights movements in the USA.
On this tour, we will walk around the streets of Pullman together and learn why the town was created, its struggle to survive, its importance to the history of the trade union movement, and its impact on the civil rights movement.
We'll grab some lunch at a local eatery and discuss the lifestyle of George Pullman.
On the train ride back to Chicago we'll talk about what happened to the Pullman company and the subsequent struggles for the town.
Any other requests? Let me know! I'm happy to spend more time in Pullman and customize your experience 100%. See you soon!
