The ever-popular "Vintage Aurora" calendar series is now available instore or online. The calendar uses images chosen from hundreds of railroad-related pictures in the Historical Society's collections to celebrate 175 years of the Burlington Railroad, which was...
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Cocoa Crawl mugs and buttons are now on sale! Visit the David L. Pierce Art & History to claim yours! Mugs are $18, Buttons are $10, and the Mug & Button combo is just $20. Limited quantities. Not available on the online gift shop.
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 singing holiday...
An exhibition of colorful lithographed war propaganda posters from the World Wars (most from World War I) debuting on First Friday, November 3, 2023, and going through Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer Place.
Please join us in welcoming Nick Sargis and Kevin Bee to the Aurora Historical Society’s Board of Trustees. Sargis and Bee were unanimously elected to the board at a recent meeting.
Each week during the Here Comes the Bride exhibit, the history of one of the dresses was featured on the website. Take a look at the featured dresses. View Posts
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 and extended through October 7, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History...
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 and extended through October 7, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History...
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 and extended through October 7, 2023, at the David L. Pierce Art & History...
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 and extended through October 7, 2023, at the David L. Pierce...
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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 extended through September 9, 2023, at the...
This dress was worn by Susan “Susie” N. Crater Hubbard (1851-1875), the adoptive daughter of Nelson and Mary Hubbard, for her wedding to Thomas Nelson Morley (1843-1881) on January 1, 1874 in Yorkville.
This dress was worn by Susanne A. Niersbach (1912-1994) for her wedding to Edward M. Tossing (1907-1970), which took place at St. Nicholas Church on Saturday, May 30, 1936, at 9:00 a.m. A Beacon-News article at the time reported that the bride “wore a satin gown of pale blush pink fashioned with a long train. The neckline was caught with pearl beads, likewise, the sunburst design on the fitted waist, and the nunlike sleeves added to the charming effect. Her long tulle veil, which matched in color, was coronet style with pearl beads. She carried a shower bouquet of Bride’s roses and lilies of the valley and a pearl rosary.”
Visit with Santa, enjoy Marmion Men's Choir sing holiday favorites, and vote for your favorite room!
Hot cocoa and cookies available for purchase.
