Blue Springs Historical Society

10/30/2026

🍂 LAST DAY TO VISIT OUR MUSEUMS THIS SEASON! 🍂

Saturday, October 31, will be the last day our two museums are open for tours this season!

If you’ve been meaning to stop by, now is the perfect time! Visit one or both of our historic museums and take a step back in time as you explore the history and stories that helped shape Blue Springs.

📅 Saturday, October 31
🕙 Open from 10 AM to 1 PM

📍 Dillingham-Lewis House Museum
🚂 Blue Springs Historic Chicago & Alton Depot Museum

Both museums will be closing for the season after Saturday and will reopen in April.

Whether you’ve visited us before or have been meaning to come for the first time, we would love to see you before we close for the winter!

Thank you for supporting the Blue Springs Historical Society and helping us preserve our community’s history for future generations.

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

10/21/2026

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE SIPS FOR THE SOCIETY A SUCCESS!

The Blue Springs Historical Society would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended our Sips for the Society event and to everyone who supported us through our online silent auction! Whether you joined us in person or participated online, your support helped make this event a wonderful success.

There are so many people to thank, and we want to recognize those who helped make it all possible.

To the businesses and individuals who generously donated items for our silent auction and Gift Card Pull — THANK YOU! Your generosity helped make these fundraisers special, and we are incredibly grateful for your willingness to support our mission.

To our 50th Anniversary year-long sponsors — THANK YOU! Your continued commitment during this milestone year means so much to us and helps us preserve and care for the three historic buildings entrusted to our organization.

And last, but certainly not least, to our amazing volunteers — THANK YOU! From planning and organizing to securing donations, preparing the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum for the event, setting up, and helping throughout the evening, you dedicated countless hours to making this event possible. Your hard work, time, and dedication do not go unnoticed!

As we celebrate 50 years of preserving history, we are reminded that our mission reaches far beyond the walls of our historic buildings. It is made possible by the generosity, kindness, and dedication of people who believe in the importance of preserving our past.

We are so grateful for the wonderful community of supporters, donors, sponsors, and volunteers who came together to make this event special. Thank you for helping the Blue Springs Historical Society continue its mission for another 50 years!

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us.

10/20/2026

A HUGE thank you to Lighthouse Legal for generously contributing our door prize for the Blue Springs Historical Society’s Sips for the Society event this past weekend!

We are so grateful for the support of local businesses and organizations that help make our fundraising events special and successful. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of preserving and protecting the history of Blue Springs.

Thank you, Lighthouse Legal, for being part of our 50th Anniversary celebration and helping us preserve our community’s history for generations to come!

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

10/18/2026

There’s Still Time to Bid! Don’t Miss Out!

There are still over 2 hours left to bid in the Blue Springs Historical Society’s online silent auction! If you haven’t had a chance to browse the amazing selection of items, now is the time!

We have some wonderful items up for grabs, and many would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season or a special someone on your list. You might even find something special for yourself!

Every bid helps support the Blue Springs Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to maintain and restore the three historic buildings in our care.

Bidding closes TONIGHT at 9 PM, so don’t wait! Take a look, find your favorites, and place your bids before time runs out!

Bid here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction

Thank you for supporting the Blue Springs Historical Society during our 50th anniversary year! Together, we can help preserve our local history for generations to come.

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

Every single bid you place directly protects and preserves Blue Springs history. When you participate in the Sips for the Society Online Silent Auction, you…

10/18/2026

There’s Still Time to Bid! Don’t Miss Out!

There are still over 5 hours left to bid in the Blue Springs Historical Society’s online silent auction! If you haven’t had a chance to browse the amazing selection of items, now is the time!

We have some wonderful items up for grabs, and many would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season or a special someone on your list. You might even find something special for yourself!

Every bid helps support the Blue Springs Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to maintain and restore the three historic buildings in our care.

Bidding closes TONIGHT at 9 PM, so don’t wait! Take a look, find your favorites, and place your bids before time runs out!

Bid here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction

Thank you for supporting the Blue Springs Historical Society during our 50th anniversary year! Together, we can help preserve our local history for generations to come.

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

Every single bid you place directly protects and preserves Blue Springs history. When you participate in the Sips for the Society Online Silent Auction, you…

10/18/2026

THANK YOU for making Sips for the Society a tremendous success!

The Blue Springs Historical Society would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out last night to support our Sips for the Society event! Your attendance, generosity, and enthusiasm helped make the evening truly incredible. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating our 50th anniversary and supporting the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the three historic buildings in our care.

But the fun isn’t over yet!

Our ONLINE SILENT AUCTION is still open until 9 PM TONIGHT! Don’t miss your chance to bid on some wonderful items. There is truly something for everyone, from unique experiences and beautiful jewelry to art, historic photographs, food and drink, home items, health and beauty finds, and so much more.

Looking for a head start on your holiday shopping? You might just find the perfect gift for someone special — or a little something for yourself!

Browse the auction and place your bids before 9 PM tonight!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction

Every bid helps us continue caring for Blue Springs’ history and preserving these special places for future generations.

From all of us at the Blue Springs Historical Society, thank you for being part of our story! History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us.

Every single bid you place directly protects and preserves Blue Springs history. When you participate in the Sips for the Society Online Silent Auction, you…

10/17/2026

Still Time to Join Us Tonight!

Come out and support the Blue Springs Historical Society at our Sips for the Society event! We’d love to see you there as we celebrate our 50th anniversary and raise funds to help maintain and restore the three historic buildings in our care.

This is an open-house-style event, so stop by, enjoy the evening, and show your support!

Tickets are $30 today and can be purchased online or with cash at the door.

Purchase your tickets online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society

Here’s what you can enjoy:

● W**e and sparkling water
● Hors d’oeuvres and desserts
● A chance to browse our online silent auction items
● Our popular Gift Card Pull! For $25, you’ll have a chance to win a gift card worth much more than you paid!

Browse and bid in our online silent auction!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction

The silent auction runs through Sunday at 9 PM, so you can browse the items tonight and continue bidding online through the weekend. We have a wonderful variety of items, experiences, gift baskets, jewelry, art, historic photographs, and more!

Every ticket purchased and every bid placed helps support the preservation of Blue Springs history.

We hope you’ll join us tonight and help the Blue Springs Historical Society continue preserving our community’s history for the next 50 years!

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

10/17/2026

Still Time to Join Us Tonight!

Come out and support the Blue Springs Historical Society at our Sips for the Society event! We’d love to see you there as we celebrate our 50th anniversary and raise funds to help maintain and restore the three historic buildings in our care.

This is an open-house-style event, so stop by, enjoy the evening, and show your support!

Tickets are $30 today and can be purchased online or with cash at the door.

Purchase your tickets online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society

Here’s what you can enjoy:

● W**e and sparkling water
● Hors d’oeuvres and desserts
● A chance to browse our online silent auction items
● Our popular Gift Card Pull! For $25, you’ll have a chance to win a gift card worth much more than you paid!

Browse and bid in our online silent auction!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction

The silent auction runs through Sunday at 9 PM, so you can browse the items tonight and continue bidding online through the weekend. We have a wonderful variety of items, experiences, gift baskets, jewelry, art, historic photographs, and more!

Every ticket purchased and every bid placed helps support the preservation of Blue Springs history.

We hope you’ll join us tonight and help the Blue Springs Historical Society continue preserving our community’s history for the next 50 years!

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

10/17/2026

Have you checked out the Blue Springs Historical Society’s online silent auction yet? There’s still time to browse, bid, and maybe find something special!

With so many wonderful items available, you might even be able to get a head start on your holiday shopping! We have something for just about everyone, including:

Things to do and local experiences
Jewelry
Art and rare historic framed photographs
Food and drink items
Health and beauty products
Home items
And so much more!

Bidding closes Sunday at 9 PM, so don’t wait! Check out the auction, find your favorites, and place your bids before time runs out!

Browse the auction and place your bids here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction

All proceeds benefit the Blue Springs Historical Society and support the continued maintenance and restoration of the three historic buildings in our care. Your support helps us preserve our community’s history for future generations.

Thank you in advance to everyone who participates, bids, shares our auction, and supports our mission. We truly appreciate our community!

History belongs to all of us, and preserving it takes all of us!

Every single bid you place directly protects and preserves Blue Springs history. When you participate in the Sips for the Society Online Silent Auction, you…

10/17/2026

The Blue Springs Historical Society wants to extend a huge thank you to Texas Roadhouse for their wonderful donation to our Sips for the Society event! Your incredible support plays a massive role in helping us preserve our community's heritage.

Be sure to check out the online silent auction item they have donated! Our auction is live and running right now, and winning this fantastic item is a wonderful way to support our local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Every single dollar raised goes directly toward the critical maintenance and restoration of our three historic buildings.

Don't forget that the main event is today! Join us this Saturday, October 17, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum for a fantastic evening.

Here is what your general admission ticket includes:
• Delicious drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts
• Exclusive mini-tours of the historic museum throughout the night
• Access to browse and bid on all of our incredible silent auction items

Please note that our popular first-come, first-served Gift Card Pull is a separate $25 fee at the event and is not included in general admission.

Click here to view the Facebook event details and purchase online tickets: https://facebook.com/events/s/sips-for-the-society/1428852582437788/

Click here to browse items and place your bids on the silent auction page: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sips-for-the-society-silent-auction