Happy 175th Birthday, Aurora!

Current Feature: 175th Anniversary Poster

Drawing on elements from Aurora's 1937 centennial graphic, the new Demisemiseptcentennial poster celebrates Aurora's 175th anniversary.
Prints available in the gift shop.
Click here to see the poster and to learn about it's creation and the symbolism behind it . . .

Save the Date:

On March 2, 1837, a post office was officially established in Aurora, Illinois, giving federal recognition to the city.
On March 2, 2012, help celebrate 175 years by attending an afternoon of celebrations.
Click here to learn more and join us as we celebrate this event!

Will you be 100 (or more) in 2012?
Did your family settle in Aurora prior to the Civil War (1865)?
Do you think you have lived continuously in Aurora for longer than anyone else?

The City of Aurora wants to honor you! Please click here and send us some basic information. We will verify the details and contact you about being an honored guest at the official opening of the Demisemiseptcentennial on March 2, 2012 at 5pm at the Aurora Transportation Center.

For complete listings of all 175th anniversary events and all Aurora Historical Society events throughout the year, click here to view the AHS Calendar.

Videos:

Click on the links to the right to see our Demisemiseptcentennial video and "The City of Lights (Is My Hometown)", performed by Dylan Green.

In the Gift Shop

Click here to view Aurora 175th Anniversary memorabilia available in the AHS Gift Shop, located in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center.