Aurora’s history is waiting to be discovered!
Join the Aurora Historical Society today!
© 2011 AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WEB SITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Waubonsee Community College Students
CYNTHIA PIROK
BRIAN PRUSKO
DAVE FENZEL
TIM MESCHER
Giving the past a future! In continuous operation since 1906, the Aurora Historical Society is one of the oldest institutions in the Chicagoland area. Come tour the 1857 Tanner House, visit our changing exhibits at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center or make an appointment to do research at our History Center. Enjoy our special events such as lectures, cocktail parties for exhibit openings, Death Comes to the Tanner House (Halloween) or celebrations of major holidays. Shop in our gift shop. Enjoy history. We’ll be happy to see you.
We're easy to find. Parking is a snap, and just 50 cents/hour (or free with stamp from our gift shop). Just use Benton Street.
Current and Upcoming Events:
(click here to view the full AHS calendar of events)
Aurora's 175th Anniversary Year
Click here to visit the anniversary page and learn about all the exciting things happening in 2012.
Sunday Lecture Series -
February 19th, 2012
The Orphan Trains, 1854-1929
Century of Girl Scouts: Then and Now
December 14, 2011 – March 30, 2012
Video Histories Of Local Families
Produced by the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, these short videos capture the history of local philanthropy. Click here to view these videos on our website or visit the Community Foundation website.