This event is in the "Adults" group 1893 World's Columbian Exposition 11:00am–12:00pm Adults History This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 27 2026 Fri 1893 World's Columbian Exposition 11:00am–12:00pm History Library Branch: Sanibel Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Event Details: The World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 was the first world’s fair held in Chicago. Carving out some 600 acres of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Jackson Park, the exposition was a major milestone. Disclaimer(s) This Library program is open to the public. No registration required. This Library program is open to the public. No registration required.