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

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OUR NEXT EVENTS...

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 - 7:30 PM in Lockport, Illinois 

• Monthly Meeting at:
  Gladys Fox Museum
  231 E 9th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 
• Public invited 
• Food and drink will be available 
• Program:  Contemporary European railroading along the Mediterranean by Mike Lehman
• The building opens at 7 PM and meeting runs from 7:30 to no later than 10 PM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 - 10 AM to 2 PM in griffith, INDIANA 

• ​​Swap Meets are held at :
  ​​American Legion Post 66
  ​132 N Wiggs St, Griffith, IN 46319 
• The hall opens around 8 AM for vendor setup
• The scheduled opening to the public is at 10 AM
• $2 donation is requested at the door

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