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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.  

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OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING > FRIDAY, March 6 - ​7:30 to 9:30 PM
Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E 9th Street, ​Lockport, IL 60441-3403 

• ​Free admission
  
• Public welcome
  
• Food and drink are available
  
• ADA accessible
• Doors open at 7 PM​
• Program TO BE ANNOUNCED

OUR NEXT INDIANA SWAP MEET > SUNDAY, APRIL 19 - 10 AM to 2 PM
​​American Legion Post 66, 132 N Wiggs St, Griffith, IN  46319 

• ​​Admission FREE ($2 donation requested)
• The building is open for vendor setup at 8 AM
• Vendors can confirm a reservation or ask about table availability by calling or emailing John Eagan

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