by Aurora Historical Society | Aug 3, 2024 | Activities, Fundraiser
Join us Saturday, September 14, for an inside look at one of Aurora’s most unique residences — the Ford House. A unique opportunity to see Aurora’s most unusual home, designed in 1949 for Ruth and Al Ford. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres,...
by Aurora Historical Society | Jul 12, 2024 | Photo
With demolition proceeding at a furious pace, the old Aurora YMCA on Garfield soon will be just a memory. It is shown here during demolition on July 10th and in a 1976 photo when it was in its prime. Aurora YMCA demolition – 7-10-2024 (Aurora Historical Society...
by Aurora Historical Society | Jun 6, 2024 | Articles & Exhibits, Featured
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...
by Aurora Historical Society | Apr 21, 2024
Recently revised, explore artifacts related to Aurora and the surrounding area from the prehistoric era to today.
by Aurora Historical Society | Apr 21, 2024 | Articles & Exhibits, Photo
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...
