“Theodore Roosevelt Day,” June 3, 1903 June 3, 1903, was a day of great fanfare and…
Category: Articles & Exhibits
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. …
Exhibit: Quilts — Art, History, Community
A look back at the Quilts — Art, History, Community exhibit of historic quilts from the…
Kane County History: The shutting up of the cows
Appearing in this week’s Kane County Connects newsletter. Editor’s Note: This article is part of a…
GAR Exhibit: Vietnam Vets Today
Brand-new photo portraits of Aurora’s Vietnam veterans are on display, along with photographs from their fighting…
Repost: Aurora Silver Plate Company Markings
This is a repost of an image from the Aurora Historical Society’s Facebook page in 2013.…