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, desserts, and beverages...
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 photo...
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...
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...
Explore the history of Aurora and the Burlington Railroad: Celebrating 175 Years, 1849-2024.
There is an ancient European tradition that every four years, on Leap Year Day, a young maiden, in a role reversal, could ask a gentleman to marry her. In some areas, any man refusing could be penalized with a fine. Beginning in 1932, and for decades afterwards,...
Mary Clark Ormond continues to be a history-maker as the third recipient of the Aurora Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
February 15 is a day when we remain faithful to the memories of Trevor Wehner, Vicente Juarez, Russell Beyer, Josh Pinkard and Clayton Parks.
TropicAire Salon Hair Dryer, Early 1960sUsed in Modern Beauty Salon, Aurora After an extended closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Society’s first exhibit open to the public was Our Favorite Things which consisted of an eclectic mix of artifacts from the Aurora...
The last visitors of Tanner House Holidays 2023 have visited and all votes have been tallied for the Visitors Choice Awards.
Photos with Santa from the Tanner House Holidays Opening Day, 2023.
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.
Due to the inclement weather, all Historical Society locations will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Visit with Santa, enjoy Marmion Men's Choir sing holiday favorites, and vote for your favorite room!
Hot cocoa and cookies available for purchase.
