By John Jaros, Executive Director, Aurora Historical Society 140 years ago – on November 8, 1881, Aurora became one of the first cities in the country to light its streets with electricity. This is the story of how that came to be. In our modern world, with its...
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...
“Theodore Roosevelt Day,” June 3, 1903 June 3, 1903, was a day of great fanfare and celebration as President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt visited Aurora. Roosevelt was closing out a 2-month western tour in which he visited 22 states and territories. His...
The Downtown Heritage Tour sign for the Aurora Silverplate building at Downer Place and Stolp Avenue, remodeled recently into the Charlie’s Silver Spoon Creamery, is right across the street, which means people can see an historic photo and the real building at...
A longtime Auroran whose singing voice has uplifted innumerable hearts and minds, and a pair of Aurora restaurateurs so attached to their cultural roots that three generations of their family hold dual citizenship in the homeland, will be honored as Cultural Champions...
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