Blackhawk Railway Historical Society

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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.

Blackhawk is now accepting renewals and new memberships for 2023

OUR NEXT SCHEDULED EVENTS...

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023 - 7:30 PM at the Gladys fox museum in lockport, il

Our regular monthly meeting
Program TBA
Refreshments provided
The building opens at 7 PM and meeting runs from 7:30 to no later than 10 PM

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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023 - 7:30 PM AT THE American legion post 66 - Griffith, INDIANAddddddddi

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) and then we are present a program on Indiana railroads.
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.
Please E-mail us to purchase tables or for more information about the swap meet
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.)

Blackhawk supports...

Chicago Railroad History Month

Blackhawk is leading the effort in 2023 to celebrate to 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago by encouraging celebrations 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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