The Eastland Disaster Historical Society is committed to the ongoing work of telling the stories of the people whose lives were forever touched by the Eastland Disaster. Many people in Chicagoland are unaware of Chicago's greatest loss-of-life tragedy and the impact it had on local families and businesses, many of which are still in the area.
EDHS loves to talk with local communities and share the stories of the victims, survivors, and responders of the Eastland Disaster. We have a professional presentation that's packed with information, visuals, and next steps for people wanting to learn more. If you're interested in bringing our program to your local library, senior center, historical society, church, or other organization, please contact us at info@EastlandDisaster.org.
THE EASTLAND DISASTER: The History, the Mystery, and the Families That Saved It From Obscurity
Author Patricia Sutton discusses the writing of her non-fiction history book for school age children, Capsized! The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland Disaster..
Author Jocelyn Green shares her insight into the research and writing of Drawn by the Current, which revolves around the history of the Eastland Disaster.
The venue will be the Titanic Exhibition in Skokie, IL. The event will include a PRIVATE tour through the Titanic Exhibition and of course, the Eastland Disaster exhibit. Most noteworthy, of course, will be the opportunity to meet, greet, and socialize with dozens of people whose ancestors were involved in the Eastland Disaster 109 years ago.
Annual ceremony along the Chicago Riverwalk to remember the victims, survivors, and heroes.
THE EASTLAND DISASTER: The History, the Mystery, and the Families That Saved It From Obscurity
THE EASTLAND DISASTER: The History, the Mystery, and the Families That Saved It From Obscurity
THE EASTLAND DISASTER: The History, the Mystery, and the Families That Saved It From Obscurity