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Impact of African American service people at G.A.R.

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The City of Aurora’s Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Military Museum, 23 East Downer Place, Aurora, will highlight the contributions, struggles, and lasting impact of African American service people in the 19th and 20th Century. The G.A.R. Museum is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and...

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GAR honors women in military

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The Aurora Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Military Museum is honoring the long legacy of women in the United States Armed Forces with the launch of its newest exhibit: Hidden Warriors – The History of Women in the Military. Hidden Warriors showcases the role of women in the U.S....

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Aurora Legion Post 1944 honors at GAR

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Aurora American Legion Post #1944 honors Aurora veterans who have died. Previously honored are veterans from World War II and Vietnam. But this year we are honoring the veterans of Aurora’s Gold Star families from the OIF/OEF and GWOT campaigns. The ceremony is held every first Saturday of the month...

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Phillips Park, G.A.R. Museum, win Best of Fox Award in Aurora

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More than 14,000 votes were cast for the 2020 Best of the Fox’ Awards for Aurora, and two City-run landmarks earned the top prizes. For the second consecutive year, Philips Park Golf Course edged Orchard Valley and the Aurora Country Club to win the Best Golf Course category. In the...

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