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Serving Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana as the BLACKHAWK CHAPTER of the |
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ALL ABOARD!
Since 1969, the members of the Blackhawk Railway Historical Society have been interested in our railroad history and are actively involved in its study and preservation.
Today's well-documented events are the historical record for tomorrow; therefore, we are also interested in today's railroads.
Come join us at our in-person meetings, swap meets, or on our Facebook page as we discover our area's fascinating railroad history together!
Today's well-documented events are the historical record for tomorrow; therefore, we are also interested in today's railroads.
Come join us at our in-person meetings, swap meets, or on our Facebook page as we discover our area's fascinating railroad history together!
OUR NEXT INDIANA SWAP MEET...
OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING...
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E 9th Street, Lockport, IL 60441-3403
Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E 9th Street, Lockport, IL 60441-3403
- Free admission
- Public welcome
- Food and drink available
- ADA accessible
- Doors open at 7 PM
- Program: Mike Riha will be showing photos from his father's (John Riha) collection, along with some of his own recent photos.
- 2027 Renewals: We will also begin accepting dues for next year!
october is chicago railroad history month!
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While they last, four-color 20"x30" poster print of an original painting by the late Mitch Markovitz, commissioned for the Chicago Railroad History Month project, featuring scenes and icons from Chicago's 175 years of railroad history. |
Contents © 2026 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation.
Contents © 2026 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation.
