There is an ancient European tradition that every four years, on Leap Year Day, a young maiden, in a role reversal, could ask a gentleman to marry her. In some areas, any man refusing could be penalized with a fine. Beginning in 1932, and for decades afterwards,...
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 through August 12, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center. Exhibit...
Winter Lights event brings Santa and associates to light the city holiday tree right outside the Pierce Center. The evening ends with fireworks. Start your holiday shopping and enjoy a variety of street food. Friday, November 18, 6-8 pm.
Coffee and donuts at the Pierce Center courtesy of the City of Aurora immediately following the Veterans Day parade on Friday, Nov. 11. Parade steps off at 10:15 am. Stop by for a treat and see the “Take A Seat” exhibit of chairs from our collection...
From the City of Aurora’s Facebook post on August 4, 2021: MASKS REQUIRED AGAIN INSIDE CITY BUILDINGSAll four of Aurora’s counties have reached the substantial transmission level for Covid-19 positivity rates amid rising concerns of the Delta variant.In an...
A woman in Civil War-era mourning clothes brings flowers to decorate graves during a Memorial Day ceremony at the West Aurora Cemetery, May 30, 2021. The flowers include laurel (for honor), evergreens (for remembrance) and a single red rose for love. JoEllen Kowalski...
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