GET INVOLVED

Family Night Fundraiser

Meet, greet, and socialize with dozens of people whose ancestors were involved in the Eastland Disaster 109 years ago while also enjoying a private tour through Titanic: The Exhibition featuring the Eastland Gallery!

THE EVENT'S EMCEE

We are very excited - and incredibly honored - to announce that Chicago personality Sarah Jindra will be the Emcee for our evening event!

Besides being a recognizable name and face in the Greater Chicagoland area for nearly twenty years and besides being a very fun and engaging co-host on midday WGN-TV, Sarah also has a direct personal connection to the Eastland Disaster.

Join us to hear Sarah's story of how her family turned tragic loss during the Eastland Disaster into long-lasting hope through the family business.

Emcee Sarah Jindra, WGN-TV

WHY ATTEND?

  • Represent and share your family's legacy with dozens of others in the Eastland Disaster community
  • Video record your family's legacy (to be archived at the Newberry Library for generations to follow)
  • Hear Sarah Jindra's story plus the stories of dozens of other families
  • Reconnect with families you met at the centennial in 2015
  • Enjoy a private tour through Titanic: The Exhibition and the Eastland Gallery
  • Time permitting, stroll through the Downton Abbey Exhibition
  • Be inspired by the brief program at the conclusion of the private tour
  • Enjoy tasty bites and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks throughout the evening

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

5:30 Doors and exhibit/gallery open

7:00 Program in lobby

8:00 Program concludes; exhibit/gallery reopens

9:30 Exhibit/gallery closes

10:00 Doors close

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Buy now through Saturday, July 20!

DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS

In alphabetical order, both the DoubleTree by Hilton (Skokie, IL) and the Hampton Inn & Suites (Skokie, IL) have created discounts for our event. Please email us for details (info@EastlandDisaster.org).
DoubleTree by Hilton, Skokie, IL
Hampton Inn & Suites, Skokie, IL

MAP

The exhibition is located in the northwest corner of the Old Orchard Mall.
Map of exhibit location

IS YOUR FAMILY FEATURED IN THE EXHIBIT?

Follow the link to see the list of families featured within the Eastland Gallery