by Aurora Historical Society | Aug 20, 2021 | Activities
During the 4th Annual Aurora Uke Fest on Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Aurora Historical Society’s exhibits and gift shop at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center will be open from Noon to 5 pm. Stop by to cool off, shop #UniquelyAurora gear, visit the...
by Aurora Historical Society | Jun 23, 2021 | Activities, Featured, Press Release
Singer-songwriter Bradley Keven Green performs on the porch of the Tanner House on July 4, 2020. The 53rd Independence Day Ringing of the Bells at the Aurora Historical Society’s Tanner House Museum will be held from 12:30-1:30pm on July Fourth. Because of the COVID...
by Aurora Historical Society | Mar 21, 2020 | Activities, Featured
Congratulations to the first person to answer correctly! They’ve won a Vintage Aurora 2020 Calendar — A Heritage of Diversity QUESTION: The culture-changing music-and-dance television show “Soul Train” began in Chicago in the late 1960s. Before...
by Aurora Historical Society | Aug 17, 2019 | Activities, Special Events
Special tours geared for children 4-10 years old will be offered at the Tanner House Museum on Sunday, August 18 and Sunday, September 15 from 2:00-3:00 pm. The tours will take the children into the Parlor, the Kitchen, the Dining Room and the Upstairs Sitting Room...
by Aurora Historical Society | Aug 7, 2019 | Activities, Photo
Our activity for Museums After Dark on Thursday, August 8, 2019 is *what’s your favorite artifact and why?*. Bring the children and be prepared to play favorites in Aurora history. Learn More
by Aurora Historical Society | May 9, 2019 | Activities
New Passports are in — plan your family adventures — there are 70 museums and nature centers in Kane and DuPage counties listed. Get 6 stamps and enter a drawing for a $25 gift card. Stop by on First Friday, May 3 to pick yours up. We’ll be open...
