City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The annual state of address report will be given by Blue Island Historical Society Chairman, Michael Kaliski. This event will also include the plaque dedication to the Blue Island Women’s Club Members–the plaque is the most recent addition to the Albee House. And finally, the event will conclude with a semi-formal tea. All BIHS members are encouraged to attend! Please …
Read More »D-Day Remembered: A Special Memorial Day Event
June 6th, 1944, is now known as World War II’s “Longest Day”. It started at 6:30am and ended at midnight with Allied forces having established a beachhead in German-occupied France. John ‘Doc’ Morrissy will take us through a visual exploration of D-Day with films and photos. Free tickets available at Blue Island Public Library main desk (708) 388-1078. WHEN Wednesday, …
Read More »Never Again: A Shoah Remembrance Event
Special guest Joseph Koek, comes to the Blue Island Historical Society from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. A holocaust survivor, Mr. Koek will talk about growing up as a Jewish child hidden by the Dutch Underground during World War II. This free event is sponsored by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN …
Read More »Easter Baskets
Big Bunny Hugs & Thank You’s to MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island and their employees for the generous donations of 50 Easter Baskets, full of goodies for the Senior Citizens of Blue Island!
Read More »Ben Franklin Impersonator to visit BIHS!
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 …
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