Looking back at Portraits of the Past, the Society's first exhibit post-pandemic. https://youtu.be/RehG1S_VfQY
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Portraits of the Past: Eudoxia Smith Dunning
Looking back at our past exhibit, Portraits of the Past, meet Eudoxia Smith Dunning (1803-1887).
Portraits of the Past: Clark Wilder
Clark Wilder (1801-1870) White & black chalk over photograph on paper Hailing from New York state, Clark Wilder was an early settler arriving with his family in 1837. He settled on the west side after becoming a prominent farmer and active public official. After...
Tanner House Season Winding Down
The days dwindle down to a precious few. There are only four more Sundays to visit the Tanner House before it closes on September 4. The bridal finery in the Parlor comes from our collection. The photo is of the bride, Margaret "Maggie" Olinger, on her wedding day,...
Remembering Ruth Van Sickle Ford On Her 125th Birthday
Ruth Van Sickle Ford (1897-1989) was born on this day, August 8th, in 1897. This portrait, part of the Society’s collections since 2000, is oil on canvas by Benjamin S. Kanne, 1929.
2022 Summer Membership Sale
Enjoy half off new memberships for a limited time! Available for Individuals, Students, Seniors, and Families. Visit the Gift Shop to join. The 2022 Summer Membership Sale is not available for renewals, or patron, benefactor, or life memberships.
Thank You Picnic Sponsors!
A Special Thank You To The Annual Independence Day Picnic & Ringing of the Bells Sponsors!
Planting Trees of Tomorrow
Support the replanting of trees lost due to old age and disease at the Tanner House Museum campus. Those who plant trees, knowing that only others will enjoy the shade, are public benefactors.
4th of July at the Tanner House
Join us at the Tanner House for our 55th annual picnic and Ringing of the Bells. 11am-2pm.
June 14, Flag Day & Dr. Bernard Cigrand
Dr. Bernard Cigrand (1866-1932) is known as the “Father of Flag Day” and was also a well-known local dentist who lived and practiced his profession in Chicago, Batavia, and Aurora.
Aurora Journalist Randy Shilts Helped Frame Debate About Gay Rights Movement
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...
Head to Toe — Our Summer Exhibit
Our summer exhibit, Head to Toe, opened during June's First Friday and runs through August 21.
Welcome Back to the Tanner House
We’ll be open this summer every Sunday afternoon from 1-4 pm. Have a wander through this Victorian gem, chat with the docents, and take some selfies. 304 Oak Avenue, 60506. Free, but donations are appreciated. Through September 4.
Back at Last! Passport to Adventure
The little blue booklet with great information on family-friendly things to do this summer (actually, all year). Many are free.
The Beacon-News: After basically being closed since the start of the pandemic, Aurora museum to reopen May 29
Visit The Beacon-News site to read the article. View our events calendar to see all upcoming events at the Tanner House.