ALL ABOARD!
Since 1969, the members of the Blackhawk Railway Historical Society have had an interest and appreciation of railroad history and are actively involved in its study and preservation. Today's well-chronicled events are the historical record for tomorrow, therefore, we are also actively engaged in documenting today's railroading as well.
OUR NEXT SCHEDULED EVENTS...
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 - 7:30 PM AT Gladys Fox Museum in Lockport, Illinois
- Meetings are open to the public.
- Food and drink will be available.
- Program will feature Blackhawk's own Dave Daruszka as he looks back at his 30 years in railroad service.
- The building opens at 7 PM and meeting runs from 7:30 to no later than 10 PM.
- See our Meetings page for more information.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 - 10 AM to 2 PM AT American Legion Post 66 in Griffith, Indiana
- The hall opens around 8 AM for vendor setup.
- The scheduled opening to the public is at 10 AM (but many vendors will start selling before 10 AM)
- Selling runs is scheduled to run till 2 PM (although if vendors may leave before 2 PM...encourage customers to arrive early for best availablilty and deals)
- A $2 donation is requested at the door.
- See our Indiana Swap Meet page for more information.
october is Chicago Railroad History MonthIn October 2023, Blackhawk marked the 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago by commemorating the history and the future of railroading in Chicago. Support the cause with your purchase of this exclusive poster from renowned artist Mitch Markovitz.
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Contents © 2024 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. The Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. is a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and is not affiliated with the former Blackhawk Films or the Chicago franchise of the National Hockey League.
Contents © 2024 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. The Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. is a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and is not affiliated with the former Blackhawk Films or the Chicago franchise of the National Hockey League.