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…
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: Part One — Portraits of the Past
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…
This Month in Aurora History: June
“Theodore Roosevelt Day,” June 3, 1903 June 3, 1903, was a day of great fanfare and…
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’s New Family Portrait Exhibit ‘A Brilliant Idea’
Too silent. Those are words that came to mind for art conservator Scott Sherwood when, a…