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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.  ​

WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS EASING RESTRICTIONS ON MEETINGS AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS,
WE ARE ANTIPATING HOLDING "IN PERSON" MEETINGS STARTING SEPTEMBER 2021.

WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION AND WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED
​THROUGH THE SCHEDULE PAGE ON THIS IS WEBSITE AND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

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Blackhawk is now accepting renewals and new memberships for 2022

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Our next scheduled events...

OCTOBER is Chicago Railroad History Month

​Blackhawk 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.

Click here to order your Chicago Railroad History Month Poster ​by Mitch Markovitz

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
​Fall Indiana Swap Meet (10 am to 2 pm) and Program (2:30 pm)

• ​​Meets are held at :
  ​​American Legion Post 66, ​132 N Wiggs St, Griffith, IN 46319 
• A $2 donation is requested at the door.
• ​At 2:30 PM, we present a movie on the "Old" South Shore Line.
• Due to Indiana's current COVID-19 restrictions, face coverings will be required for all attendees.   If you are feeling or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.​  ​

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