rare 1880-90s original settlers' pic-nic picnic ribbons chicago

in 1892, chicago’s old settlers held events like the "old settlers' picnic" and parties to celebrate the city’s earliest residents. festivities often included pioneer storytelling, and according to historical accounts, the "old settlers" sometimes openly expressed culture clashes with newer immigrants.

the early-to-mid 1890s in chicago were a period of massive cultural transition. the city was preparing for the highly anticipated \(27\) million world's columbian exposition (which opened in 1893), bringing rapid urbanization that contrasted with the rural, pioneer memories celebrated at old settler gatherings.