By John Jaros, Executive Director, Aurora Historical Society The 1960 presidential election pitted Republican Richard Nixon,…
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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…
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…
Our Members Reminisce: MaryAnn Andrews
Growing up on Woodruff Street in Aurora in the 1950s, you never had to look far…
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…
Quilt historian to speak at historical society
Laura McDowell Hopper, a historian, curator, writer and quilter, will speak about quilts and quilting at…
The Beacon-News: Built like a fortress, Lincoln Masonic Temple is now destroyed. ‘It’s always a sad day’ when history is lost.
Visit The Beacon-News’ site to read Denise Crosby’s article Built like a fortress, Lincoln Masonic Temple…
Tanner House Tours – Geared For Children 4-10
Built in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his…
Tanner Tidbit: Kitchen Stove
Join Karen Blee Nickels, Docent of the Tanner House Museum, as she describes one of the…
Tanner House Tours – 2019 Season
Built in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his…
Tanner House Tours – Geared for Children 4-10
Built in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his…