Also serving Chicagoland & ​Northwest Indiana as the
​BLACKHAWK CHAPTER ​of the

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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...

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH IN DOWNTOWN LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS​
​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. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 - Annual Business Meeting, Elections, & Holiday Party 🎄⛄🍕

• Public welcome - we will be accepting new and renewal memberships
• Members and guests attending asked to bring a food or drink item to share
• We will discuss the current state of the society and where we want to go in the future
• Elections for officer positions
• Light, fun, festive holiday programming

OUR NEXT INDIANA SWAP MEET...

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 - 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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