By John Jaros, Executive Director, Aurora Historical Society The 1960 presidential election pitted Republican Richard Nixon,…
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A Meeting of the Minds
Ulysses S. Grant, on left, the general who won the Civil War, and was twice elected…
The Beacon-News: Three Fox Valley women honored for making their marks in history
Head over to The Beacon-News’ site to read Denise Crosby’s article on three area women who…
The Beacon-News: Column: Here’s hoping the old Copley bell is hanging around at next year’s Beacon birthday bash
Head over to The Beacon-News’ site to read Denise Crosby’s Article on the Ring of Truth…
Thank You, Hollywood Casino Aurora
The Aurora Historical Society thanks Hollywood Casino Aurora and their patrons for selecting us as a…
Tanner House Video Tour
Come inside for this first-ever video visit to Aurora's architectural gem, the Tanner House Museum.
Aurora named to National Trust for Historic Preservation list
The city of Aurora has been designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one…
August 2020: This month in history — August 14, 1945, V-J Day
August 14, 1945, word came that Japan was surrendering. It was V-J Day—Victory Over Japan. As…
We Remember V-J Day
This article originally appeared in the Aurora Historical Society’s Summer 2015 newsletter. Become a member and…
Sneak Peek: Tanner House Tour
A virtual tour of the Tanner House takes a lot of organizing but we're up to…
Photo: A Window to Secrets of the Tanner House
On August 15, 1866, somebody scratched the names Florence and Amy into a bedroom window, as…