Mile 16 Chicago Marathon Event October 9, 2011

The National Hellenic Museum is at Mile 16 of the Marathon. Come cheer your favorite runner while enjoying a day of fun and activities, including a children’s craft table where you can make your own Athenian shield. The event will also feature healthy foods and recipes for busy parents on the go. Also explore The Marathon: Fact, Fiction and the Pheidippides – Discover the origin of today’s marathon and follow its evolution from the battlefields of ancient Greece to the modern Olympics and the major marathons run today in cities like Chicago, New York and Boston in this special display. The exhibit is sponsored by the National Hellenic Society and Earth Friendly Products.