In April 1865, two momentous events took place.
Tag: Aurora IL
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…
EXHIBIT & GIFT SHOP CLOSURES
The Aurora Historical Society is CLOSED pursuant to Governor Pritzker’s Stay At Home Executive Order. Visit…
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…
February 15: One Year Later
A commemoration of the tragedy on February 15, 2019, at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora.
Exhibit: The Aurora Story
Admission free, donations welcomed. A comprehensive exhibit of 175 years of Aurora history. Come wander through…
Photo Exhibit: Aurora Then & Now in Photographs
Located within the Aurora Story exhibit on the second floor of the David L. Pierce Art & History…
Exhibit: The Aurora Story
Admission free, donations welcomed. A comprehensive exhibit of 175 years of Aurora history. Come wander through…
February 15: One Year Later
A commemoration of the tragedy on February 15, 2019, at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora.
Photo Exhibit: Aurora Then & Now in Photographs
Located within the Aurora Story exhibit on the second floor of the David L. Pierce Art & History…