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SS Eastland: Titanic of the Great Lakes [Registration Req.]

SS Eastland: Titanic of the Great Lakes [Registration Req.] In-Person

​Join Historian Andrew Kercher and examine the historical past of our Great Lake State! 

Although few have heard of it, anyone who hears the story will never forget it. The SS Eastland was the greatest loss of life in a maritime disaster on the Great Lakes when she flipped onto her side in the Chicago river in 1915. If the Titanic is the story of hubris, the Eastland is a tale of unintended consequences. Hear the ill-fated tale from construction, sinking, salvage and legacy.

 Best for Ages 12+.

Date:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
1931 Room, GLADL
Audience:
  Ages: 18+ (Adults)  
Categories:
  Special Events  
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