Brand-new photo portraits of Aurora’s Vietnam veterans are on display, along with photographs from their fighting…
Category: Articles & Exhibits
Repost: Aurora Silver Plate Company Markings
This is a repost of an image from the Aurora Historical Society’s Facebook page in 2013.…
“Signs of the Times” Exhibit Closing Ice Cream Party
Ice cream with prices from 1949 will close out the “Signs of the Times” exhibit at…
Photo: Finishing touches on “Signs of the Times”
John Jaros, Executive Director, putting the finishing touches on the exhibit “Signs of the Times” that…
Exhibit: Signs of the Times
Our summer exhibit features dozens of commercial, institutional, and city signs from years gone by. The…
Aurora From The Air Closing Reception
A final look at historic aerial photographs of Aurora and the debut of an original song,…
Aurora Historical Society artifact shines at Governor’s Mansion
FROM: Aurora Historical Society CONTACT: Mary Clark Ormond 630-306-5491 or maryclarkormond@yahoo.com RE: Exhibit at Illinois Governor’s Mansion…
Aurora Story Treasure Hunt
We were so glad to see so many new and familiar faces at the March 2018 Museums…
Andy Aurora – Man About Town
Andy Aurora, the 1964 figure used by the city of Aurora to promote its image, is…
Tanner House Holidays 2017: Room Decorating Contest Results
Favorite rooms at the Tanner House chosen by secret ballot of visitors. First Place: PARLOR …
Vintage Aurora 2018 Calendar: Transportation
The annual calendar from the Aurora Historical Society is available at the society’s gift shop, The…