Join us for our annual gala to benefit the mission of the Aurora Historical Society as we celebrate our 120-year anniversary of preserving Aurora's past! This year's event will feature the era of Googie-style architecture and signage in the Aurora area—like the iconic...
August 22 at 5 pm
On Wednesday, August 12, stop in at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center in downtown Aurora (20 E. Downer) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and be one of the first to get a copy of the Historical Society’s new release, “The Original Social Media: The Picture Postcard in...
JOIN US FOR AN IRISH ADVENTURE! Are you one of the 31 million Americans with Irish ancestry? Whether you are or not, perhaps you’ve always dreamed of visiting Ireland. This is your chance. Come learn more about our exciting trip to the Emerald Isle, March 17–25, 2027!...
AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 59th Annual Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 Marking the 250th Anniversary of our nation Tanner House Museum, Oak Ave. & Cedar St. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. : -Tanner House Open for tours-Face Painting & Balloon...
In honor of its 120th Anniversary, the Aurora Historical Society has launched a landmark exhibit titled "Hidden Treasures from the Museum Collections" at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center. This special showcase features a curated selection of iconic and...
The historic Tanner House Museum at the corner of Oak & Cedar is now festively decorated inside and out for our annual Tanner House Holidays. Open days and hours are Sunday afternoons, December 7, 14, 21, & 28 AND Friday evenings, December 12, 19, & 26...
Great Gatsby Gala fundraiser – Celebrating 100 years since the release of the Jazz Age novel, “The Great Gatsby” Saturday, September 6 – Aurora Country Club – 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. $100 per person Sponsorship opportunities at various levels from $250 upTHANK YOU,...
AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 4, 2025 Event Sponsors Alderman Mike Saville, 6th Ward Petting Zoo ***** Alderwoman Juany Garza, 2nd Ward Alderman Edward Bugg, 9th Ward ***** Alderman Ted Mesiacos, 3rd Ward Alderman...
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.
A Special Thank You To The Annual Independence Day Picnic & Ringing of the Bells Sponsors!
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.
Join us at the Tanner House for our 55th annual picnic and Ringing of the Bells. 11am-2pm.
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.
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...