Home to a broad variety of unique and interesting objects, DuSable Museum of African-American History is a fantastic place to discover more about a bygone era. See if there are any guided tours available or just wander around at your own pace.
Located in Washington Park, this collection of historical artifacts is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find lots more to discover in this area. Art Institute of Chicago, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Chicago aren't too far away from DuSable Museum of African-American History.