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Upcoming Events

BRING THE STORY OF THE EASTLAND DISASTER to your local community -- library, senior center, historical society, church, or other organization. EDHS presents a professional, engaging program full of personal stories, photos, videos, and other information.

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.

Upcoming Events


Swedish American Museum (private) • Sat, Jun 28, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Past Events


Palos Heights Public Library • Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Elmwood Park Public Library • Sat, Sep 7, 2024

Naperville Public Library • Thu, Sep 5, 2024

Geneva Public Library • Tue, Aug 13, 2024

109th Anniversary Commemoration • Wed, Jul 24, 2024

Family Night Fundraiser • Sat, Jul 20, 2024

Bloomington Public Library/Jocelyn Green • Sat, May 25, 2024

Bloomington Public Library • Thu, May 2, 2024

Elmhurst Public Library • Tue, Apr 16, 2024

Edgewater by Del Webb, Elgin • Sun, Apr 14, 2024

Arlington Heights Memorial Library • Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Mt. Vernon Public Library • Nov 11, 2023, 1 p.m.

Selected Independent Funeral Homes • Oct 12, 2023, 11:30 a.m.