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At a young age I remember going to Sinnissippi Park in June for a huge celebration kind of oblivious
The History of Rockford Juneteenth Celebrations
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:00 PM by Chenaire Barmore
Category - History
Veterans Memorial Sites in the Region
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:00 PM by Chenaire Barmore
Rockford is home to many solemn memorial sites to honor those who have served in the military and
Women's History Month: Rockford Women’s Suffrage Plaza
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 1:00 PM
Rockford Women’s Suffrage Plaza
Author: Mary McNamara Bernsten, Executive Director of the Rockford
Black. History. Month.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger
In the year of 2021 there are so many milestones that can be celebrated. There are so many
Take a Step Back in Time at Tinker Swiss Cottage
Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:00 PM by Kelly Frye
As a Rockford native, I can't believe it took me 26 years to finally visit Tinker Swiss Cottage
Battles and Pyrotechnics at Midway Village
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 1:47 PM by Elizabeth Miller
On nice days, one of my favorite things to do is take a relaxing walk around the path at Midway Village Museum. It's so peaceful out there in the wide open spaces and the woods. This weekend, the space will look just a little bit different... Imagine this entire space being transported back to the 1940s. Welcome to World War II Days!
Batter up, hear that call ...
Monday, August 29, 2016 1:43 PM by Josh Albrecht
Baseball takes center stage as the International Women’s Baseball Center moves to Rockford; annual
Embracing and Celebrating Rockford's Diversity
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:00 AM by Joshua Patterson
A mentor of mine once told me the best ways to learn in life are by reading and talking to people. I read as much as I can, but when it comes to social understanding I find the latter is more rewarding. Going different places and speaking to people from different backgrounds gives you a genuine perspective on the true mindset of your community. "Community" is a word we all use and interpret differently.
Famous Females of Rockford
Monday, February 22, 2016 2:49 PM by Guest Blogger
History and social studies have always been my favorite subjects in school. Rockford has and is producing so many accomplished, upstanding citizens. Look up any list of “famous people from Rockford, Illinois.” the list is so long with people from all different professional fields it will make your head spin. George Santayana is credited for the famous quote “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” However, in regards to these seven famous Rockford ladies, I would be honored to follow in their footsteps.
Murder at Tinker Swiss Cottage
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 11:01 AM by Elizabeth Miller
It was a cold and snowy night...when I was a witness to a murder at Tinker Swiss Cottage! Ok don't
