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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.
Our next scheduled events...
SATURDAY, MAY 15 & SUNDAY, MAY 16 - Pullman Railroad Days in Chicago, Illinois
NOTE: This is NOT a Blackhawk event, but Blackhawk members will be volunteering.
Celebrating one of the important stories embedded in the Historic Pullman neighborhood's history: Railroad Innovation & the people that drive it.
Historic Pullman Foundation is looking for volunteers. Contact Rebecca Conant at rconant@pulllmanil.org
or fill out our interest survey at https://forms.gle/p9EyBAkxCq64k59o6
- The event opens "RAILROADERS: Jack Delano's Homefront Photography" exhibit
- launches new guided tours of the Pullman factory site
- offers guided tours of the neighborhood
- provides limited access to Hotel Florence
- tours of four historic rail cars, and much more!
- You can learn more details at https://www.pullmanil.org/special-events/
Historic Pullman Foundation is looking for volunteers. Contact Rebecca Conant at rconant@pulllmanil.org
or fill out our interest survey at https://forms.gle/p9EyBAkxCq64k59o6
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 - Monthly Meeting in Lockport, Illinois
- Our monthly meeting at the Gladys Fox Museum in Lockport, Illinois
- Program presented by Scott Speegle of the Illinois Department of Transportation with the latest on the state's railroad projects
- The building opens at 7 PM and meeting runs from 7:30 to no later than 10 PM.
- Masking subject to local orders and mandates. If you are feeling or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
WE ARE FOLLOWING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND INDIANA
GUIDELINES ON MEETINGS AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS
DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
GUIDELINES ON MEETINGS AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS
DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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OCTOBER is Chicago Railroad History MonthBlackhawk 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.
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