Sports
This category of seasonal sports, including ice skating and sleighing, gained popularity in the mid-19th century
What are Winter Sports
A game notably known today, where one person acts out a word while their teammate guesses the word.
What is Chardes
An exhibit started by the Europeans, eventually adopted by the Americans, that showcases a variety of animals
What are Zoo's
Live entertainment shows that commonly feature acrobats, clowns, and animal performances
What are Circuses
This widely popular sport, invented in the 1840s, was considered America’s favorite sport by the 1850s
What is Baseball
A board game with a black and white playing board that can be played with two different games.
What is Checkers and Chess
Acres of land preserved by the federal government that people started to tour during their vacations.
What are National Parks
Live, staged performances where actors or puppets present stories or concepts to an audience using speech, gesture, music, and dance
What are theater performances/plays
This animal-based gambling game was originally only available to the wealthy, but was opened up to all social classes in the 19th century
What is Horse Racing
A popular hobby for women and children, documenting their college days, travel adventures, or simply for fun
What is Scrapbooking
Exhibits that would showcase technology, science, and the progress of the world.
What are Wolrd Fairs
Dedicated venues for live musical performances
What are Music Halls
This popular indoor sport was invented by YMCA Training School instructor James Nasmith in 1891
What is Basketball
A famous author in the Victorian era, whose novels were commonly found being used as an educational tool.
Who is Charles Dickens
One of the most famous and largest amusement parks in Chicago opened in 1904
What is Riverview
A series of pictures taken in rapid succession, which, when projected, gives the viewers an illusion of motion
What are Motion Pictures