On August 15, 1866, somebody scratched the names Florence and Amy into a bedroom window, as…
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Aurora’s Old-Time 4th of July Celebrations
According to the earliest histories, Aurora’s first 4th of July celebration was held in 1837, at…
The secret of hollyhocks
In the Victorian era, hollyhocks played a pretty important role and we asked our Facebook followers…
Kane County History: Aurora’s First African American Police Officers
From the Black Mariah to the corner office, African Americans have a long history in the…
Museum Week 2020: Part Three — Ceilings in the Victorian style – Tanner House
It’s Museum Week in Aurora and EarthFoot Entertainment made us three videos of our favorite house.…
Museum Week 2020: Part Two — Bells in Aurora History
It’s Museum Week in Aurora and EarthFoot Entertainment made us three videos of our favorite house.…
Museum Week 2020 Sneak Peek
A film crew captures art conservator Scott Sherwood at work cleaning a newly-acquired portrait. Their video…
We Remember: Those Lost and the Origins of Memorial Day
Memorial Day began as a national celebration as "Decoration Day," in 1868, with May 30 designated…
Aurora Boys Off To Fight In World War I
This photo from our 2017 calendar, taken September 13, 1917, shows 20,000 citizens at the train…
Aurora’s New Family Portrait Exhibit ‘A Brilliant Idea’
Too silent. Those are words that came to mind for art conservator Scott Sherwood when, a…
Aurora History Quiz: Ties to “Soul Train” (Answered)
Congratulations to the first person to answer correctly! They’ve won a Vintage Aurora 2020 Calendar —…