The Eastland Disaster Historical Society (EDHS) was founded in late 1998 as a family-run organization. After the first few years of establishing itself by providing an important - and missing - service to the public, the organization sought to grow the membership on its board beyond just the family members. In 2002, Carol S. Gilchrist and several other volunteers joined the EDHS National Advisory Council.
To acknowledge and celebrate Carol's heartfelt and passionate contributions to EDHS, the EDHS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to create a permanent legacy honoring her volunteer service. (Read the board's declaration here.)
Beyond the things listed in the declaration, Carol has blessed us further by openly sharing her faith and always giving glory to God for the things she and we accomplished.
This honorary webpage, plus a parcel of Eastland Disaster artifacts and documents named in honor of Carol that were donated to local museums and libraries, serve as reminders of Carol's lasting legacy to EDHS, its community of followers, and the public in general.
