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Port Byron Historical Society was established in 1997 to research, document, preserve and protect the history of Port Byron, IL, and its surrounding area; and to increase public awareness of and interest in said history.

08/11/2026

There will not be a regular monthly meeting of the Port Byron Historical Society this August during Tugfest week, but we will have a PBHS table at the Fire Station with information about the PBHS and a slide show with photos from the PBHS archives. Come to the PBHS table in front of the Fire Station on Tug Day from noon until 4pm and see some of Port Byron history and learn what we will be planning for the future.

May 2026 Newsletter
07/07/2026

May 2026 Newsletter

PBHS May 2026 newsletter The Port Byron Historical Society and the Village of Port Byron are planning an event to celebrate the semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the signing of the U. S. Declaration of Independence. A free social event, Trivia Time, is set for Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m...

Here's a link to some written history about the Port Byron area as presented as February 11, 2026
07/07/2026

Here's a link to some written history about the Port Byron area as presented as February 11, 2026

Port Byron Area History Before 1828 Prepared May 21, 2026 First a brief history of the ancient history leading up to 1776. The earliest inhabitants of the area were Paleo Indians from about 10000BC. From about 500BC, the Woodland culture Indians developed agriculture and built villages and bur...

WARNING -Do NOT order anything from the recent comment on our page from Regina Ridley out of California. PBHS has NOT y...
02/20/2026

WARNING -Do NOT order anything from the recent comment on our page from Regina Ridley out of California. PBHS has NOT yet created any t-shirts, mugs, or goodies with our new logo. The comment has been deleted.

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214 South Main Street
Port Byron, IL
61275

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