Share Some Batavia History (And Fun) During Preservation Week, April 22-27
For a second year, eight Batavia organizations are teaming up to inspire community members to preserve personal, family, and community history in conjunction with National Preservation Week.
In this increasingly virtual world, memoirs or memorabilia can bring feelings of joy, belonging, and connectedness. Residents can share and enjoy a common history in Batavia by attending the programs presented by Batavia organizations that have a vested interest in the community.
Ticket pricing ranges from free to $20, and proceeds go to support the missions of the organization presenting the program of interest.
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke will kick off this week-long event with a presentation about the great number of changes between historic Batavia and today. To register for this event and all the other programs taking place during Preservation Week, please visit www.BataviaHistoricalSociety.org/events.
Monday, April 22 – Then and Now, Presented by Mayor Jeff Schielke
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: Batavia Public Library
- Cost: Free
- Presented By: The City of Batavia
Tuesday, April 23 – Your House Has a Story: House Research Program
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: Batavia Public Library
- Cost: Free
- Presented By: The Batavia Public Library
Wednesday, April 24 – Batavia Memories Roundtable: Fifty Years of Fun
- When: 2 p.m.
- Where: Batavia Public Library
- Cost: Free
- Presented By: The Batavia Depot Museum and Burnham Creative
Thursday, April 25 – Realizing the American Dream: Sears Kit Homes in Batavia, a Legacy Worth Preserving
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: Bartholomew Room at the Batavia Civic Center.
- Cost: A suggested donation to Batavia Historical Society is much appreciated
- Presented By: The Batavia Historical Society
Friday, April 26 – Historic Pub Crawl
- When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: Starts at the Depot Museum,
- Cost: $20
- Presented By: Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
Saturday, April 27 – Downtown Batavia Walking Tour
- When: 10 a.m.
- Where: Starts at Water Street Studios
- Cost: $8
- Presented By: Batavia MainStreet
Saturday, April 27 – Batavia Road Rally
- When: 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Eastside Community Center
- Cost: $10/team
- Presented By: Batavia Park District
For more information about Batavia Preservation Week or the participating organizations, please contact Depot Museum staff by calling 630-406-5274 or visit bataviahistoricalsociety.org/events.
SOURCE: Batavia Park District news release
