Possibilities include the coming of the railroad, the start of a major business or industry, immigration, a major war, or some other event. Students should try to find out how people reacted to the event, as well as how the community's physical appearance changed, if at all. If possible, students may want to interview people who witnessed the event they chose. Finally, have students research whether or not any buildings or monuments related to the event still exist. If so, have them collect or take photographs of the building and describe how it is related to their event.
Groups can present their findings in a written or oral report.