155 Houston Street • 630-406-5274 www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org Museum Hours:


Now – March 4: By appointment only March 5 – Nov 18


Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 pm


Research Center Hours


Now – March 4: By appointment only March 5 – Nov 16


Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:00 – 4:00 pm


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he rich history of the city’s past is housed in the Batavia Depot Museum, which is a joint venture of the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Historical Society. The Museum is in a restored Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad


station which was built in 1854, which was recognized for its uniqueness by the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. There are two floors of exhibits on local and state history to explore, as well as a 1907 caboose!


The Gustafson Research Center, in the lower level of the Depot Museum, houses our archives. Researchers have access to Kane County Census records, Tri-City directories, cemetery records, obituary indexes, local church records, probate and court records, historical books, photograph files, local business catalogs and more.


For additional information on the Museum and its collections, visit the new Batavia Historical Society web page at www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org


Spring Exhibit Community Above Self: Service Organizations March 5 – July 23


Carry Nation Temperance Rally & Bar Smashing JP


Ages 21+


Roll the clock back to 1905 and meet Carry A. Nation, the infamous bar smasher, as she spreads the word about her crusade against the terrible influence of alcohol. The evening will start out with a Temperance Rally at Shannon Hall and will progress to Pal Joey’s bar, which sells the “Demon Rum.” Mrs. Nation will show everyone how she earned the title of “Bar-Room Smasher.” One drink ticket is included in the regular admission fee, cash bar is also available. Hatchetation Bundle includes regular admission benefits, plus a personalized smash-able bottle and a photo opportunity with Mrs. Nation. Doors open at 6 pm, program starts at 7pm.


Location: ESCC Shannon Hall At 14 N. Van Buren St.


Instructor: Ellie Carlson of Ellie Presents CODE


Regular Admission: 999029-R7 Th


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DAYS DATES 03/29


Hatchetation Bundle: 999029-R8 Th


03/29 TIME 6:00-9:00P 6:00-9:00P


FEE $25


$75 Find us on


Featuring artifacts and photos of the many service organizations that help make Batavia the great place it is to live today.


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