Serving Chicagoland &
​Northwest Indiana as the
BLACKHAWK CHAPTER
​of the

ALL ABOARD!

Since 1969, 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, and therefore, we are also actively engaged in documenting today's railroading as well.  

​OUR NEXT MEETING...
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)
​Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E 9th Street, Lockport, Illinois 
  • NO MEETINGS IN JULY OR AUGUST
  • Have a safe and enjoyable summer! 🌞​

OUR NEXT SWAP MEET...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 10 AM to 2 PM (Vendor setup at 8 AM)
​American Legion Post 66, 132 N Wiggs St, Griffith, Indiana 
  • ​Admission FREE ($2 donation requested)
  • 8-foot tables - $20 each (Blackhawk members get one table FREE)
  • VENDORS: To confirm your reservation, or ask about table availability,
    call or email John Eagan 

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