Dedicated to Grace Carter Bliss, the 80-year-old red maple on the corner of Oak and Cedar…
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Aurora History Quiz: Ties to “Soul Train” (Answered)
Congratulations to the first person to answer correctly! They’ve won a Vintage Aurora 2020 Calendar —…
This chair is smoking… or, rather, FOR smoking
A prized item in our collection, it is back in the Library at the Tanner House…
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…
A fresh seat for the Parlor
New Way Restoration does magic! Kevin Dixon, owner of New Way, waved his magic wand, dispelled…
A return to the excitement and beauty of a wedding day
Five Tanner daughters got married in this parlor in the late 1800s. March 2020 marked a…
A “Crazy” Contribution From Tanner Descendents
Crazy quilts, in addition to being vivid and full of energy, were a way of putting…
Our Newest Addition: A Portrait of Marion Tanner Simpson (1851-1902)
This portrait of Marion Tanner Simpson (1851-1902) just arrived from Tanner descendants in Virginia, accompanied by…
Cheer up, Spring is coming…
…according to our inimitable Blanford Clock. Little-known fact: although also an example of William Blanford’s fine…
Aurora Historical Society sees a retirement and an election of new board member
The Aurora Historical Society has announced the retirement of a long-time Board of Trustees member and…