Join the WCHOF for a behind the scenes look at their new exhibition “US Chess: 80 Years—Promoting the Royal Game in America,” plus their exhibitions “Harry Benson: Kings & Queens” and “Universal Turf: Peter Manion.” Curators Shannon Bailey and Emily Allred will also be available following the tour.

“US Chess: 80 Years—Promoting the Royal Game in America” celebrates the US Chess Federation, the official governing body of American chess and its many accomplishments since its 1939 founding.

“Harry Benson: Kings & Queens” is a photography exhibit spanning the 60+ year career of world-renowned photojournalist Harry Benson CBE.

“Universal Turf: Peter Manion” is a mixed media installation of never-beforeseen works by Saint Louis-based artist Peter Manion that explores social and interpersonal parallels between chess and humanity.

Box lunches will be served at 11:45 am after the tour. Reservations required.

Free admission. For more information or to reserve a spot, please email: events@worldchesshof.org. Please RSVP by March 15.