Known as the “Christmas Tree Boat”, the Rouse Simmons was a legendary schooner that delivered Christmas trees to thousands of Chicago families at the turn of…
Known as the “Christmas Tree Boat”, the Rouse Simmons was a legendary schooner that delivered Christmas trees to thousands of Chicago families at the turn of…
The Sun-Times joined the crew of the Mackinaw near the end of their trip to Chicago, boarding in Milwaukee and sailing overnight to Navy Pier, where the Mackinaw unloaded hundreds of Christmas trees for Chicago families.
A youth production of a contemporary classic musical, the story of a Christmas truce in World War I and a musical celebration of those who may find themselves on the