Saddle & Cycle Club, 900 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Climate change is ushering us into a more fiery age. But this is not the first time fire has visited America. The country was historically especially reliant on wood, and, consequently, remarkably combustible. Up until the early twentieth century, conflagrations struck the country over and again, in ways that startled and alarmed visitors from other countries. 

Over brunch, Daniel Immerwahr, Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities and Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University, explores how those hair-raising fires shaped American history.

If you have already purchased a ticket and would like to add more, or if you prefer to pay by phone, please reach out to Jessica Quintero at 312-799-2111.

For dietary restrictions and seating preferences, please contact Eva Rachau at rachau@chicagohistory.org. Note that club dress code requires smart casual or business attire; jeans are not permitted.

Checks may be sent to the below address:

ATTN: Eva Rachau
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614