City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Did you know as well as being one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, Ben Franklin was a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, an economist? Learn about his impressive accomplishments and exciting life portrayed by a professional impersonator as Franklin comes to life at the BIHS! This interactive history lesson allows guests of all ages …
Read More »Halloween Spooktacular with Ghost Expert Ursula Bielski
Ghost expert and author, Ursula Bielski, returns to the Blue Island Historical Society for an evening of fun and ghostly tales. Don’t miss what she has to say this year! This free event for all ages is brought to you by the BIHS and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:30 pm WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 …
Read More »Halloween Tea
It’s tea time! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon full of tea, cookies, and fun at the Blue Island Historical Society, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 2pm. Reservations required, tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the BIHS. Costumes suggested. WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 CONTACT BIHS for TICKETS (P) 708-371-8546 (E) …
Read More »Chicago’s WLS Radio History & Book Signing with Scott Childers
From the National Barn Dance to Top 40 to present-day Talk, Childers chronicles the evolution of this household fixture which began in the 1920s. Childers will explore the station’s history and sign his book “Chicago’s WLS Radio” of the Images of America series. This free event is brought to you by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island …
Read More »Blue Island Celebrates 175th Anniversary
Historic & Charming City Invites Everyone to “Welcome Weekend” of Events, September 17 – 19, 2010 BLUE ISLAND, IL–September 1st, 2010 (James Street Media Services) Blue Island Mayor Donald E. Peloquin has declared September 17, 18 & 19, “Welcome Weekend” to celebrate the historic city’s 175th Anniversary. “Everyone in Blue Island is ready to welcome visitors on this special weekend,” Peloquin …
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