The days dwindle down to a precious few. There are only four more Sundays to visit the Tanner House before it closes on September 4. The bridal finery in the Parlor comes from our collection. The photo is of the bride, Margaret “Maggie” Olinger, on her...
Ruth Van Sickle Ford (1897-1989) Ruth Van Sickle Ford (1897-1989) was born on this day, August 8th, in 1897. This portrait, part of the Society’s collections since 2000, is oil on canvas by Benjamin S. Kanne, 1929. Lifelong Auroran Ruth Van Sickle Ford made her...
A Special Thank You To The Annual Independence Day Picnic & Ringing of the Bells Sponsors! Alderman Mike Saville, 6th WardPetting ZooAlderman Juany Garza, 2nd Ward Alderman Edward Bugg, 9th WardGreg ProbstAlderman-at-Large Ron Woerman Cosmopolitan Club of...
Support the replanting of trees lost due to old age and disease at the Tanner House Museum campus. Those who plant trees, knowing that only others will enjoy the shade, are public benefactors.
Join us at the Tanner House for our 55th annual picnic and Ringing of the Bells. 11am-2pm.The schedule of the day is:11 am blues music on the front lawn, tours of the house, face-painting, games, and picnic12 pm Andy Head the Wild Wacky Juggler, also tours and...
Dr. Bernard Cigrand (1866-1932) is known as the “Father of Flag Day” and was also a well-known local dentist who lived and practiced his profession in Chicago, Batavia, and Aurora. Throughout his dental career, he campaigned tirelessly to have June 14 declared as a...
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