Aurora Historical Society New York

06/08/2026

East Aurora High School students Aurora Balikowski, Alex Mior and Gage Cleri design a new plaque for the Millard Fillmore house on Shearer Avenue through the school’s Blue Devil Design program.Photo by Marty Wangelin A collaboration between the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) and the East Aurora H...

05/29/2026

At long last, the last big piece of our Millard Fillmore Expansion Project that began a decade ago is finally complete! Blue Devil Design did an amazing job designing and creating our new educational signs and installed them at the Fillmore Museum this afternoon. We can’t wait to continue working with them on future projects!

East Aurora Educational Foundation, Inc.
East Aurora Advertiser
Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Buffalo Presidential Center
Aurora Town Historian

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Don’t forget to put our Community Day on your summer calendar… July will be here before you know it! 🇺🇸☀️
Aurora Town Historian
East Aurora Advertiser
Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce
East Aurora Bee
Erie County Historical Federation

05/14/2026

05/11/2026

Thanks to Richard Schmon, Northrup Knox's grandson, for reaching out after seeing last week's history video about the origin of the Buffalo Sabres colors. He shared this photograph of a Sabres jersey next to a modern version of the "Aurora Colors" from the polo team at Knox Farm.

"I resurrected the Aurora polo team in 2021 here in Aiken SC. Myself and a couple of my female cousins have been flying the Aurora colors both here in Aiken and in Argentina ever since."

To learn more about the origin of the Sabres "blue and gold" and their connection to East Aurora, check out last week's history video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1249620934029897 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkZUFdNDwlw&t=63s

Friends of Knox Farm State Park
Aurora Historical Society New York
The Buffalo History Museum

05/07/2026

Today we remember the tragic sinking of the 𝘙𝘔𝘚 𝘓𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘺 7, 1915. Pictured is an original newspaper published by the Buffalo News on May 8, 1915 generously donated to us this spring by Mark and Kristy Bradish.

Among those lost on the sinking of the Lusitania were Elbert Hubbard, and his wife, Alice. Hubbard’s legacy lives on through the ideals of craftsmanship, creativity, and community that continue to define 'Roycroft' today.

05/06/2026

Celebrate our 75th anniversary in style!
Thanks to Crossbar Athletics, we now have AHS merch available for purchase! Follow the link to do some shopping and show your support for your favorite local historical society!

https://www.crossbarathletics.com/collections/aurora-historical-society

05/01/2026

It might be cold and dreary today, but we’re looking forward to warmer and brighter days! Save the Date for our Community Day on July 11th at the Millard Fillmore Presidential Site. This event is free and all are welcome to join us!

Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce
East Aurora Advertiser
East Aurora Bee
Aurora Town Historian
Erie County Historical Federation