The first Hispanic wave to arrive in Aurora was made up of Mexican immigrants, who first…
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Show Us Your Mask, Aurora!
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. With face masks becoming a necessity,…
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Remember Jo Anne Salerno’s School of Charm?
Do you remember Jo Anne Salerno’s School of Charm? It was a cultural magnet for teenage…
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 house the Tanners called home: A 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…
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…