Affiliated Sponsors BRHS, CERA, CNWHS, GNRHS, LAKE STATES, MRHA, MPHS, SHORE LINE, SLHTS

A Weekend to Benefit Multiple Archive Efforts. Collectively, all the participating groups archive efforts will benefit from this event, both financially and in collective knowledge. Great presentations, networking and archive updates from the participating organizations.

Friday, April 17th all day Metra Rail Trip is planned by Dave Phillips (CNWHS) gathering at 8:00 am to 8:15 am at Chicago’s Union Station for a morning departure to Manhattan and return and an afternoon departure to Aurora and returning to Union Station about 4PM. Trip includes lunch and snacks. Details on Meeting point at Union Station will be sent after registration is received.

Registration is open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

Saturday presentations begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude about 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided on site.

For the full schedule of presentations, registration, and hotel information, please see the flyer: A Day for the Archives 2026