The Massacre of Fort Dearborn, the home of Chicago’s earliest residents, was one of the early battles of the War of 1812. Nancy McCully will discuss this important event in Chicago’s history and learn what happened next. See how Midwestern battles at Mackinac, Detroit, the River Raisin, Fort Meigs, and Put in Bay helped determine the future of our region and America. This meeting will be immediately preceded by the annual meeting of the Winfield Historical Society.

The 2013 Historical Program Series is presented in partnership with the Winfield Historical Society.