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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.
Category - History
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
Rockford: A Region of Doers!
Friday, January 2, 2015 1:00 PM by Andrea Cook
As we turn over a new year in the Rockford Region it seems fitting that we reminisce about the many
Illinois' Newest Museum
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 10:50 AM by Elizabeth Miller
Have you heard? Illinois has a new museum opening...and it's right here in Rockford! The Laurent
How to Make a Sock Monkey
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 10:37 AM by Elizabeth Miller
I mentioned in my last blog post about how I was going to make a sock monkey (read it here)...and
Rockford Goes Bananas
Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:08 AM by Elizabeth Miller
Everyone seems to have an item from their childhood they carry with them to their adult life. My
A Real. Original. Local Eatery
Friday, January 31, 2014 5:43 PM by Andrea Cook
A little known fact about me is that I love learning about anything history-related. I'm not a
Ghosts in Rockford?!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:09 AM by Elizabeth Miller
During our weekly podcast radio show last week, one of the guests was Kathi Kresol from Haunted
Showcasing Rockford
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 5:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller
Last week was a busy one here at the CVB! We helped host the 2013 Travel Media Showcase conference
Have You Been in the 1800s Lately?
Monday, August 12, 2013 3:57 PM by Chelsea Dolan
Sitting here at my desk, I'm trying to snap out of vacation mode. I was lucky enough to escape to
