October 8, 1871
Great Chicago Fire begins.
"On this day in 1871, flames spark in the Chicago barn of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary, igniting a two-day blaze that kills between 200 and 300 people, destroys 17,450 buildings, leaves 100,000 homeless and causes an estimated $200 million (in 1871 dollars; $3 billion in 2007 dollars) in damages" - History.com
- Chicago is Burning! lesson-Chicago Historical Society PDF, lesson and activities, suitable for younger kids
- Social Studies for Kids-Great Chicago Fire
- QuestGarden-Chicago FireAwesome unit with playacting, worksheets, and links. Great for multi-student families
- Did a Cow Cause Chicago Fire? video
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