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...
Dress of the Week: Della Winckler
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...
Dress of the Week: Della Mae Paluska
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...
Tickets On Sale: Tanner House Tours by Candlelight
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Dress of the week: Barbara Mosley Peck
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...
Dress of the Week: Susan “Susie” Hubbard Morley
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.
Dress of the Week: Susanne Niersbach Tossing
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.”
Hollyhocks, peonies, and irises… oh my!
The Tanner’s gardens are getting a much-needed makeover today from volunteers Kris & Kathy.
CBS 2 Chicago: ‘Here Come’s The Bride’ wedding dress exhibit in Aurora
If you ever wondered what wedding dresses looked like from long ago, there’s an exhibit in Aurora where you can see them in person. John Jaros, executive director of the Aurora Historical Society, spoke with CBS 2 about the unique collection.
Dress of the Week: Barbara Ochsenschlager Lah
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 David L. Pierce Art...
Exhibit Extended By Popular Demand: Here Comes the Bride now through September 9
The Aurora Historical Society’s exhibit, “Here Comes the Bride,” which was originally
scheduled to close on August 12, has been extended by popular demand by four extra weeks,
through Saturday, September 9.
Dress of the Week: Ione Weltin Ploger
Was this beaded silk flapper-style dress with lace trim really a wedding dress, worn in a church by Ione Weltin (1902-1979) at her wedding to Marvin F. Ploger (1898-1982)?
Dress of the Week: Helen Darr Weiler
This dress was worn by Helen E. Darr (1923-2016) for her wedding to Donald J. Weiler (1923-2001) on April 12, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aurora. Both bride and groom were 1941 graduates of East Aurora High School.
Volunteer Shoutout: Tanner Grounds Cleanup
Volunteers Maggie P., Gwen C., Kris C., Kathy O., Anthony M., Katheryn B., and Delanie T. Not pictured: Ed S. & Pete C. So much of what the Historical Society does is only possible because of our wonderful volunteers! Thank you for all your hard work making the...
Photos: 2023 Independence Day Picnic
Scenes from the 2023 Independence Day Picnic at the Tanner House Museum. Photo credits: Gary Bahnick and Jean Horn.