Local History Month-Meet Mary Sturges, Survivor of the Great Chicago Fire

Join professional reenactor Chris Brookes as she brings to life Mary Delafield Sturges, survivor of the Great Chicago Fire, devoted wife and mother, philanthropist, and advocate for women. This first-person portrayal takes you back to the turn of the Twentieth Century as Mary recalls family anecdotes, describes life among Chicago's elite, and reminisces about the Fire, the World Columbian Exposition, and more!