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David L. Pierce Art & History Center

20 E. Downer Pl. , Aurora, IL 60506

History Museums

Admire rotating innovative art exhibits in addition to historical photographs, books, maps, and other memorabilia related to the rich history of Aurora.

The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.

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Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre

Paramount Theater •  Mar 28 – Jun 29

The Tony® Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet unfolds on December 4, 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley united at Sun…

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Aurora Farmers Market at Water Street Square

Water Street Square •  Jun 07 – Oct 04 @ 8AM

Celebrate summer 2025 at Illinois’ longest-running farmers market! Enjoy fresh local produce, baked goods, food trucks, artisan goods, coffee, and Aurora’s famous Dick’s Mini Donuts every…

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4th of July Parade in Aurora

Downtown Aurora •  Jul 04 @ 10AM

Celebrate Independence Day at Aurora’s annual 4th of July Parade, stepping off at 10 a.m. in downtown Aurora. Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, and community spirit.

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall

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An historic treasure with more than 2,500 artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, medals, flags and items dating from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.

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