Mini Photo Exhibit: 50 Years Ago — Aurora in 1969
David L. Pierce Art & History Center 20 East Downer Place, AuroraLocated in the display case on the first floor of the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, the mini photo exhibit shows scenes from Aurora in 1969.
Photo Exhibit: Aurora Then & Now in Photographs
David L. Pierce Art & History Center 20 East Downer Place, AuroraLocated within the Aurora Story exhibit on the second floor of the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, this photo exhibit displays historic scenes from around Aurora and their present-day setting.
First Fridays Aurora – August 2019
David L. Pierce Art & History Center 20 East Downer Place, AuroraJoin us for the First Fridays.
Museums After Dark (August 2019)
David L. Pierce Art & History Center 20 East Downer Place, AuroraAurora Museums After Dark welcomes visitors to downtown museums after hours on three Thursdays in 2019.
Tanner House Tours – Geared for Children 4-10
Tanner House Museum 304 Oak Avenue, AuroraBuilt in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his family. The family owned the home until 1936 when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
The house features high ceilings, oak grained woodwork, ornate plaster decoration, and antique furnishings. Visit us and take a step back into the Victorian era.
Tanner House Tours – 2019 Season
Tanner House Museum 304 Oak Avenue, AuroraBuilt in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his family. The family owned the home until 1936 when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
The house features high ceilings, oak grained woodwork, ornate plaster decoration, and antique furnishings. Visit us and take a step back into the Victorian era.
2nd Annual Ukulele Fest
David L. Pierce Art & History Center 20 East Downer Place, AuroraThe David L. Pierce Art & History Center will be open during the 2nd Annual Ukulele Fest. Visit our Gift Shop, the mini photo exhibit on the first floor, explore…
Tanner House Tours – Geared For Children 4-10
Tanner House Museum 304 Oak Avenue, AuroraBuilt in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his family. The family owned the home until 1936 when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
The house features high ceilings, oak grained woodwork, ornate plaster decoration, and antique furnishings. Visit us and take a step back into the Victorian era.
Exhibit: Quilts — Art, History, Community
David L. Pierce Art & History Center 20 East Downer Place, AuroraAn exhibit of historic quilts from the collection of the Aurora Historical Society will be on display.
The visiting curator for the exhibit, Erin Howard, says that of the numerous quilts owned by the society, the two dozen she has chosen reflect some aspect of art, history or community.
Members-Only Event
One of the perks of being a member of the Aurora Historical Society is members-only private events.
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