Step back a century at 'Aurora by Lamplight'

Take a leisurely stroll on the streets of downtown Aurora from a century ago at Aurora Historical Society's fall fundraiser, Aurora by Lamplight.

The event will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Early Streets Museum at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Guests can window shop and bar hop along the lamp-lighted streets of the museum featuring recreations of actual Aurora businesses from the era 1900 to 1910.

Prominent Aurora citizens of the era will be closing up their businesses and stopping to visit with guests. They will include artist and photographer Casimir Arcouet and his daughter, Leah; dentist, founder of Flag Day and notable Luxembourger Dr. Bernard Cigrand; and band leader D.W. Godard.

Hors d'oeuvres will be catered by a historic Aurora business, Reuland Food Service, and there will be dancing to the eight-piece John and Lori Klatt Dance Band.

The cost is $55 per person or $50 for members. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are required and may be made online at aurorahistory.net or by calling (630) 906-0650 and leaving a message.