by Aurora Historical Society | Apr 21, 2024
Join us at the historic Tanner House Museum as we celebrate Independence Day as we put on an old-fashioned picnic complete with music, magic, a petting zoo, games, house tours, a blueberry-pie-eating contest, and at 1:00 pm, the Ringing of the Bells, first instituted...
by Aurora Historical Society | Mar 23, 2024
Built in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant William Tanner and his family. The family-owned the home until 1936 when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places...
by Aurora Historical Society | Jan 2, 2024 | Special Events
The last visitors of Tanner House Holidays 2023 have visited and all votes have been tallied for the Visitors Choice Awards. Third Place The Parlor, Barbie Comes to the Tanner House, decorated by Carol Hartzell Bassett. Second Place First Floor Bedroom, Toys That...
by Aurora Historical Society | Dec 24, 2023 | Photo, Special Events
Thank you to Tanner House Holidays Opening Day sponsor Gary Bahnick for these wonderful photos with Santa!
by Aurora Historical Society | Nov 1, 2023 | Special Events
Enjoy December with the Aurora Historical Society during Tanner House Holidays! Starting with the special festivities for opening day, Saturday, December 2nd from 1 pm – 3 pm. Enjoy free take-your-own photos with Santa, enjoy the Marmion Men’s Choir...
