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 event...

FRIDAY, DEcEMBER 2 - 7:30 PM at the Gladys fox museum in lockport, il

Our Annual Business Meeting and Holiday Party:

End of Year Report and Officer Elections
Attending members are asked to bring a food item to share. Drinks will be provided.
Program TBA
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.

Blackhawk celebrates...

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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