The 1893 Exposition’s Adventures in Wonderland

In August of 1893, the Chicago Exposition slipped through a series of mirrors and found itself in a topsy-turvy world of absurdity and wonder. Only a girl by the name of Alice can guide the Exposition back to its prime reality . . . but which of the many Alice reflections is the real one?!

Gail Carriger Returns!

In 2026 we shall be joined again by special guest Gail Carriger, archaeologist and author of the the Parasol Protectorate, Finishing School series, and many more bestselling novels. 

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23 Weeks until the Exposition

23 Weeks until the Exposition

2026 is here, heralding the coming of this June's Chicago Steampunk Exposition with special guests Gail Carriger, UnWoman, Leanna Renee Hieber, and a number of other people who make Steampunk truly wonderful! Work is now underway for an updated version of the Steam...

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24 Weeks until the Exposition

24 Weeks until the Exposition

2026 is almost upon us and we wish you all a Brave New Year. A new year is filled with excitement, anxiety, potential, and for us it heralds the coming of this June's Chicago Steampunk Exposition! Thank you for joining us in the countdown to welcoming special guests...

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25 Weeks until the Exposition

25 Weeks until the Exposition

We are now LESS than half a year away from passing through the looking glass into the 1893 Chicago Exposition turned topsy-turvy into a realm of absurdity, whimsy, and wonder! In another month we will be exactly half a year away so it is time to begin our weekly...

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