History Events in Rockford

Check out happening history events all around Rockford, IL

Burpee Museum's 2026 Dino Day Camp: Tuesday July 7th, 1pm - 4pm

 Tue, 07 Jul at 01:00 pm Burpee Museum of Natural History USD 0 to 77

Return to Graham Ginestra House and the Heritage Museum

Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm 1129 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1419, United States

Midsommar Fest 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 404 S 3rd St Rockford, IL, 61104, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

Tipsy History: Echoes & Elixirs

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102

Burpee Museum BSA: Geology Merit Badge - In Person

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Burpee Museum of Natural History USD 0 to 18

Girls of Summer: AAGPBL Player & A League of Their Own Cast Live Q&A

 Thu, 23 Jul at 12:00 pm Midway Village Museum USD 34

August In the Outdoors: History Hunt

 Sat, 15 Aug at 02:00 pm 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States

Atwood Park City Nature Challenge Sunset Stroll

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:30 pm 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States

Small Museums Summer!

Fri, 01 May at 09:00 am 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102

"We The People" - Civil Rights Conference with Mark Charles

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 925 Fifth Avenue, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

Burpee Museum BSA: Indian Lore Merit Badge - In Person

 Sat, 18 Apr at 02:00 pm Burpee Museum of Natural History USD 0 to 18

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Celebrate Earth Day

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve USD 9

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Mushroom Hike

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Funderburg Forest Preserve USD 9

Mysteries at the Museum Summer Camp

 Tue, 16 Jun at 08:00 am Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Rock/Fossil Hike

 Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am Severson Dells Nature Center USD 9

America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Rockford Public Library

From Revolution to Rockford: The Tinker & Dorr Families & America's 250-Year Story - Summer Lecture

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102

Burpee Museum Rockford’s Roaring Past Tour

 Sun, 30 Mar at 04:00 pm Burpee Museum of Natural History USD 18 to 34

Write and Wander: Creative Writing Workshop

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 5084 S Bend Rd USD 42