Batavia History Trolley
All ages
Take a ride on the Park District’s historic open-air trolley for a guided tour of Batavia’s history. Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Batavia History Trolley
All ages
Take a ride on the Park District’s historic open-air trolley for a guided tour of Batavia’s history. Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Decoration Day Cemetery Walk
Ages 21+
May 25, 10- 10:45 a.m.
West Batavia Cemetery
Museum staff share stories of Batavia’s Civil War Veterans on this respectful Memorial Day walk in the West Side Cemetery. The walk will be held weather permitting. All ages are welcome.
Gone Fishin’
All ages
Do you have a big fish story? Share your recollections of fishing the Fox and nearby lakes at this Gather & Remember session hosted by the Batavia Depot Museum and the Historical Society.
Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome for free programs.
10-11 a.m. Callahan Community Center Sky Loft
Free
My Mother Always Said
All ages
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this session honoring the wisdom, traditions and everyday experiences of Batavia’s women as we share the lessons, sayings and stories passed down through mothers, grandmothers and friends who shaped our community with their strength and guidance.
Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome for free programs.
10-11 a.m. Callahan Community Center Sky Loft
Free
Making Music Together
All ages
Join the Batavia Depot Museum and the Historical Society for a session about the joy of school bands, church choirs and community ensembles. Bring your stories, favorite memories and maybe even a song or two as we celebrate the sounds that brought Batavia together.
Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome for free programs.
10-11 a.m. Callahan Community Center Sky Loft
Free
Stories of the Civil Rights Era
All ages
Join the Batavia Depot Museum and the Historical Society for Stories of the Civil Rights Era, a special session of Gather & Remember where community members are invited to reflect on and share memories from a pivotal time in American history. Together, we’ll preserve personal recollections and honor the voices that bring this important era to life.
Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome for free programs.
10-11 a.m. Callahan Community Center Sky Loft
Free
Take a ride on the Park District’s historic open-air trolley for a guided tour of Batavia’s history.
Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
All ages
Ticked event. Pre-registration required. $25 per person.