Equitable disaster recovery has been an enduring challenge in the United States and around the world. Using the Great Chicago Fire as a case study, discover the complex and nuanced recovery system put in place after the blaze. Individuals and families all survived the same disaster, but their outcomes were very different, influenced by factors such as social status, government policies, charitable organizations, personal decision making and pure chance.

This session will include time in the City on Fire: Chicago 1871 exhibition, primary source analysis for a deep dive into the controversial organization at the head of the recovery effort, The Chicago Relief and Aid Society, and a simulation board game, Rubble to Recovery. Leave with classroom resources and field trip planning assistance.

Free; 3 PD hours. RSVP required.