ALL ABOARD!For over 54 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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OUR NEXT SCHEDULED EVENTS...
october is Chicago Railroad History MonthBlackhawk is celebrating in October 2023 the 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago by commemorating the 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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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 - 7:30 PM AT THE GLADYS FOX MUSEUM IN LOCKPORT, IL
- Our regular first-Friday of the month meeting.
- Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago by commemorating the history and the future of railroading in Chicago -- Blackhawk celebrates Chicago Railroad History Month with a program by the project's spearhead, Dave Daruszka.
- THERE WILL BE NO REFRESHMENTS AT THIS MEETING. FEEL FREE TO B.Y.O.
- The building opens at 7 PM and meeting runs from 7:30 to no later than 10 PM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 - 10 AM to 3 PM AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 66 in griffith. in
- The hall opens around 8 AM for vendor setup and opens to the public at 10 AM.
- Selling runs from 10 AM to 3 PM (or as long as the vendors decide to stay.)
- A $2 donation is requested at the door.
- ALL TABLES ARE SOLD OUT
- Please E-mail us 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.)
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HELP WANTED
Blackhawk is looking for existing or new members interested in...
- Program Director -- schedules programs for our monthly meetings in Lockport, IL and our swap meets in Griffith, IN
- Newsletter Editor -- assembles articles and news items for our bi-monthly newsletter, The Spike & Tie
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Contents © 2023 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. 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.
Contents © 2023 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. 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.