Sponsored by the Aurora Historical Society
Third Wednesday of each month, Noon-12:45 p.m.
Cost: $4 ($3 Residents)
Aurora Historical Society members FREE
Bring your lunch
Conversation with a Curator
July 17
Aurora History Museum exhibits curator, Christopher Shackelford, discusses his design process for the exhibit,
One Small Step: Fifty Years Later, and explores the history of space travel and Apollo 11’s mission.
A Local Home for an International Community
Aug. 21
Colorado African Organization works with partners to combine community engagement with holistic case management in order to successfully support refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants as they become integrated in Colorado after their initial arrival and resettlement.
Hometown Pride and the Colorado High School Athletic Association
Sept. 18
Join us for a lively conversation with Rhonda Blanford – Green, Commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association. Discover more about her connection to Aurora as a graduate of Aurora Central High, record-setting athlete, serving as an Aurora Public Schools educator/coach culminating into a discussion about the current activities that engage and impact lives of Aurora Public School students and beyond.
Museum Programs
Tea at the Aurora History Museum (TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1)
Tea Time program featuring “The Horla” horror radio play, performed by live actors.
• Oct. 26
• Sat., 2-3:30 p.m.
• $26
Alice in Wonderland Tea (TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1)
Make a mad hat at this family-friendly tea time featuring Aurora Dance Arts performing selections from their upcoming production. Ticket includes entrance for 1 adult and 1 child under 12 years old.
• Nov. 2
• Sat., 4-5:30 p.m.
• $40
Ukulele and Hula Lessons
July 20
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Lessons are free! Lessons are typically the 3rd Saturday of every month, but are subject to change. Please call the museum to confirm. All levels welcome. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Radio Days
July 13 & 27
Aug. 10 & 24
11:30 a.m. - Noon
Watch a live performance of a classic radio broadcast, featuring news from the early days of our fair city. These stories have been borrowed from the Aurora Democrat newspaper which reported the happenings in Aurora, and around the nation, from 1909 to 1955. See a different performance on each date.