Annual EventsHistory Fair
Members judge the local research papers and projects of junior high students who enter the Illinois History Fair. Spring 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 Potluck 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. Bus Tours The Rockford Historical Society partners with Haunted Rockford to tour various cemeteries throughout Winnebago County to learn the history of our region. |
Calendar of Events - 2021January
18th: Board Meeting February 15th: Board Meeting March 15th: Board Meeting April 19th: Board Meting May 17th: Board Meeting June 5th: Annual Cemetery Walk, 10am-2pm (Willwood Burial Park) 21st: Board Meeting July 19th: Board Meeting August 16th: Board Meeting September : Annual Potluck and Election of Officers, 4:30pm, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum October 18th: Board Meeting November 15th: 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 rockfordhistoricalsocietyil@gmail.com
If you have an event you would like us to promote, please contact us at rockfordhistoricalsocietyil@gmail.com
