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4th of July at the Tanner House

4th of July at the Tanner House

by Aurora Historical Society | Jun 27, 2022 | Activities, Featured

Join us at the Tanner House for our 55th annual picnic and Ringing of the Bells. 11am-2pm.The schedule of the day is:11 am blues music on the front lawn, tours of the house, face-painting, games, and picnic12 pm Andy Head the Wild Wacky Juggler, also tours and...
Back at Last! Passport to Adventure

Back at Last! Passport to Adventure

by Aurora Historical Society | May 23, 2022 | Activities, Aurora Historical Society, Featured, Just For Fun

The little blue booklet with great information on family-friendly things to do this summer (actually, all year). Many are free. Sixty museums and nature centers, including the Tanner House Museum and the Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora. Get your passport...
Special Hours: 2021 Aurora Uke Fest

Special Hours: 2021 Aurora Uke Fest

by Aurora Historical Society | Aug 20, 2021 | Activities

During the 4th Annual Aurora Uke Fest on Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Aurora Historical Society’s exhibits and gift shop at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center will be open from Noon to 5 pm. Stop by to cool off, shop #UniquelyAurora gear, visit the...
Bells to ring again on Fourth of July at Tanner House Museum

Bells to ring again on Fourth of July at Tanner House Museum

by Aurora Historical Society | Jun 23, 2021 | Activities, Featured, Press Release

Singer-songwriter Bradley Keven Green performs on the porch of the Tanner House on July 4, 2020. The 53rd Independence Day Ringing of the Bells at the Aurora Historical Society’s Tanner House Museum will be held from 12:30-1:30pm on July Fourth. Because of the COVID...
Aurora History Quiz: Ties to “Soul Train” (Answered)

Aurora History Quiz: Ties to “Soul Train” (Answered)

by Aurora Historical Society | Mar 21, 2020 | Activities, Featured

Congratulations to the first person to answer correctly! They’ve won a Vintage Aurora 2020 Calendar — A Heritage of Diversity QUESTION:  The culture-changing music-and-dance television show “Soul Train” began in Chicago in the late 1960s.  Before...
Focus on children at new Tanner House Museum tours

Focus on children at new Tanner House Museum tours

by Aurora Historical Society | Aug 17, 2019 | Activities, Special Events

Special tours geared for children 4-10 years old will be offered at the Tanner House Museum on Sunday, August 18 and Sunday, September 15 from 2:00-3:00 pm.  The tours will take the children into the Parlor, the Kitchen, the Dining Room and the Upstairs Sitting Room...
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The Aurora Historical Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit.  Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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John Jaros, Executive Director
Scott Sherwood, Museum Assistant
Nicole Baker, Gift Shop

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Mary Clark Ormond, President
Greg Probst, Vice President
Mary Caffee Twait, Secretary
John Medernach, Treasurer
Virginia Potter
Scott Robowski

Angela Clay Thomas

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Aurora, IL 60507

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