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For over 50 years, the members of the ​Blackhawk Railway Historical Society have had an interest and appreciation of railroad history and are actively involved in its study and preservation.  Today's well-chronicled events are the historical record for tomorrow, therefore, we are also actively engaged in documenting today's railroading as well.  ​

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Blackhawk is following local orders and mandates for masking and related COVID-19 protocols.   
​If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 - ​Monthly Meeting

  • Our monthly meeting at the Gladys Fox Museum in Lockport, Illinois 
  • Program by Dave Dauszka on the diesel locomotives built by the American Locomotive Company, better known as ALCO
  • We will also have a major announcement about the future of a local railroad landmark.  
  • The building opens at 7 PM and meeting runs from 7:30 to no later than 10 PM.

OCTOBER is Chicago Railroad History Month

​Blackhawk is leading the effort in 2023 to celebrate to 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago by creating a year-long celebration of public events and exhibitions that will commemorate that history and the future of railroading in Chicago.  Support the cause with your purchase of this exclusive poster from renowned artist Mitch Markovitz.

​SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 - Fall Indiana Swap Meet and Program in Griffith, Indiana

  • ​​Meets are held at :
    ​​American Legion Post 66
    ​132 N Wiggs St, Griffith, IN 46319 
  • The hall opens around 8 AM for vendor setup and opens to the public at 10 AM. 
  • Selling runs from 10 AM to 2 PM (or as long as the vendors decided to stay.)
  • After 2 PM we present a program on Indiana railroading.
  • A $2 donation is requested at the door.
  • 8' Vendor tables are $15 each, however the first table is FREE to Blackhawk members.  Click here to join us.  
  • TABLES SELL OUT QUICKLY.  The size of the hall is limited, and our floor plan allows for easy movement rather than packing in as many tables as possible.  We do maintain a waiting list, but for best results, order and pay for your tables as soon as you can.
  • Requests for tables should be directed to:
    • Blackhawk Railway Historical Society
      2009 Boehme St.
      Lockport, IL 60441-4611​​

While in Griffith, stop by the Griffith Historical Society's Railroad Park and museum (201 S Broad St.) at the famous railroad crossing and junction, or stop by the Hi-Rail Modular Train Club at the nearby Franklin Center (201 N. Griffith Blvd.)

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The Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. is a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society  and  is not affiliated with the former Blackhawk Films or the ​Chicago franchise of the National Hockey League.  

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