The Historian's Office is available as a resource for local history for both the Town of Aurora and Village of East Aurora in Erie County, New York. OUR MISSION:
—To document and promote the history and heritage of the Town of Aurora and Village of East Aurora in a
transparent, equitable and politically non-partisan manner.
—To advise local officials, boards and residents on issues related to the
history of the town and village.
—To collect, preserve and maintain the archives for the use of the public in their own research.
—To curate and present the Aurora History Museum exhibits at the Municipal Center in collaboration with the
Aurora Historical Society. RESEARCH HOURS: The Historian's Office archives are open for research Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m., and by appointment. Appointments are not necessary during regular office hours, but please feel free to call or email ahead and we can have materials from the archives ready for your visit. EXHIBIT HOURS: The exhibits of the Aurora History Museum, located throughout the first-floor hallways of the Municipal Center, are open during regular Municipal Center hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Town of Aurora social media policy: By visiting this site, you understand and agree that the Town of Aurora's social media pages are provided "AS IS". The Town of Aurora makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information of this website. The information contained on this website is not official or in any way shall it be deemed to be legal notice where such legal notice is required by law. The information contained in this site is provided as a convenience to people needing information about the Town of Aurora's local government. Portions of the information of this site may be incorrect or not current. The Town of Aurora government, its officers, employees, and agents are not liable for damage or losses of and kind arising out of or in connection with the use of performances of information including, but not limited to, damages or losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy or timeliness of any such information, or damages incurred from the viewing, distributing or copying of these materials.
