133 years after his death, a Black Civil War soldier receives his gravestone in ... April 4, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A Black soldier who was born enslaved and fought for the Union... Read More
Sign ceremony to mark honorary street name change for John Briggs, Rockford's fi... April 3, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A celebration will be held Saturday to commemorate the renaming of a... Read More
Midway Village Museum to celebrate 50 years of showcasing Rockford's history January 17, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford’s history museum will celebrate a historic milestone of its own this... Read More
Midway Village Museum opens new mini history exhibit at downtown Rockford Riverf... November 10, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — You can now get your meal with a slice of history at... Read More
Here's your quick guide to the battles, music and storytelling at World War II D... September 28, 2023 Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The largest World War II reenactment in the Midwest returns this weekend, bringing more than... Read More
Learn Prohibition history with a glass of wine at Midway Village Museum in Rockf... August 10, 2022 Mary Sisk By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Have you ever wanted to learn about Prohibition history while under the... Read More
'Rockford's museum' Midway Village announces new Camp Grant capital campaign June 15, 2022 Mary Sisk By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Midway Village Museum has launched a campaign to raise funds to build a... Read More
Hauntings in the 815: Get to know haunted Rockford with Samantha Hochmann and Ka... October 21, 2021 Chelsea By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — On a limestone bluff overlooking Kent Creek, you’ll find one of the most... Read More
Arbor Day Celebration Tree Giveaway April 26, 2021 Chelsea Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is excited to announce that the organization will be holding its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 30,... Read More
Laurent House Opening for Tours on Saturday (4/10) April 6, 2021 Chelsea Gently sloped toward the Spring Creek, Laurent House, one of the most famous houses in the Stateline, will reopen for the public for tours.... Read More