According to the earliest histories, Aurora’s first 4th of July celebration was held in 1837, at…
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Kane County History: Aurora’s First African American Police Officers
From the Black Mariah to the corner office, African Americans have a long history in the…
June 14, Flag Day and the Local Connection: Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand
June 14 is Flag Day. The founder of Flag Day was Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, who…
June 12, 1837: Joseph Stolp Arrives in Aurora
On May 17, 1837, Joseph G. Stolp, just shy of 25 years old, left his home…
This Month in Aurora History: June
“Theodore Roosevelt Day,” June 3, 1903 June 3, 1903, was a day of great fanfare and…
Aurora’s New Family Portrait Exhibit ‘A Brilliant Idea’
Too silent. Those are words that came to mind for art conservator Scott Sherwood when, a…
Our Members Reminisce: MaryAnn Andrews
Growing up on Woodruff Street in Aurora in the 1950s, you never had to look far…
From the Archives: Bill Wulff presents display case
A handsome store fixture, a zinc-lined cigar display case probably built around 1900, was for many…
Our Members Reminisce: Summertime, Rivertime by Lyle R. Rolfe
This article originally appeared in the Aurora Historical Society’s Summer 2015 newsletter. Become a member and…
Exhibit Extended — February 15: One Year Later
A commemoration of the tragedy on February 15, 2019, at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora. …