Annual EventsSpring Banquet
The Society hosts a dinner with a speaker on historical topics of local interest. These lively, informative gatherings provide opportunity for members to interact and get to know one another as well as learn more about the place we call home. Fall Banquet Our annual election of officers for the Rockford Historical Society takes place during this meeting. There has been a September Potluck every year since the organization was founded fifty-one years ago. Early ones were held on the grounds of the Old Rockford College campus. Recent ones have been at the Hotel at Midway Village and the Barn at Tinker Swiss Cottage. Cemetery Walks RHS Members dress in period clothes and provide historical biographies of the lives of prominent or influential people in our city's life. Conducted in a different one of our beautiful cemeteries each year. |
Calendar of Events - 2024June
17th: Board Meeting July 15th: Board Meeting August 19th: Board Meeting September : Fall Banquet and Election of Officers, 4:30pm, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum October 21st: Board Meeting November 18th: Board Meeting December No Meeting |
The Rockford Historical Society is also proud to promote historical events and happenings throughout our community.
If you have an event you would like us to promote, please contact us at [email protected]
If you have an event you would like us to promote, please contact us at [email protected]