If there is an act that better defines heroism, I have not seen it.Randy Shilts, paying tribute to those who, while dying from AIDS, agreed to be interviewed for his book, And the Band Played On After his death, The Beacon News called him “an enormous journalistic...
Holding the ball in the center of the picture is the team’s pitcher, Billy Holland, who was about 18 years old at the time. Holland went on to have a storied pitching career with the best black teams in the nation, in an era before professional baseball was...
Explore the history of Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years, 1849-2024. Artifacts include photos, a handcar, various sets of keys, signage, a bell from Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad Steam Engine #4956, and two pieces from...
February 15 is a day when we remain faithful to the memories of Trevor Wehner, Vicente Juarez, Russell Beyer, Josh Pinkard and Clayton Parks, all of whom fell victim to the rage of a disgruntled employee at the Henry Pratt Company in 2019. At the center of the...
An exhibition of colorful lithographed war propaganda posters from the World Wars (most from World War I) debuting on First Friday, November 3, 2023, and going through Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer Place....
Each week during the Here Comes the Bride exhibit, the history of one of the dresses will be featured on the website and social media. Visit these dresses and more in person from June 2 and extended through October 7, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History...
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