Tours of the 1857 Tanner House Museum resume May 28 and will be offered every Sunday afternoon of the summer until September 3. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. Hours for the 45-minute tours are 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center. Accompanying the images will be commentary by art...
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
Scott Sherwood’s Gallery Walk on April 15, 2023 of the Ruth Van Sickle Ford exhibit. He showed the growth of Mrs. Ford’s work in the context of famous western art. Scott’s next gallery walk will be April 29 at 2:00pm. The topic will be Mrs. Ford’s design decisions and techniques.
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
John Jaros, Aurora Historical Society Executive Director, accepted the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame medallion honoring Olive Beaupre Miller (1883 - 1986) at a banquet on March 31, 2023. Miller, an author and publisher, was founder of My Book House for Children and was...
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
The Aurora Historical Society is honored to be a part of the legacy of Nancy Smith Hopp. To make a gift in Nancy's memory, please use the form below. From the obituary: Hopp, Nancy Smith, 79, passed away March 23, 2023. A lifelong resident of Aurora, she was born on...
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
Every week during the exhibit “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford,” we will feature one of the more than two dozen watercolor and oil paintings on display from March 3-May 13, 2023, at the Pierce Art and History Center.
Make your reservations for the special events highlighting our Ruth Van Sickle Ford Exhibit.
The Tanner House Museum, a Victorian gem built in 1857, will be reopening for the summer season on May 28, 2023. We are looking for volunteers who can spare one Sunday afternoon a month (1-4pm) until September 3 to greet visitors and show them around the house. There...