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Batavia Depot Museum Curator Wins Big Honors for Bringing Batavia’s History to Life
BATAVIA, IL – History came alive in a big way last week as the Batavia Depot Museum and its curator, Jessica Meis, earned two major awards from the Illinois Association of Museums.Meis was named Museum Professional of the Year, a special award given to one person each year who has made a strong impact in the Illinois museum field. Since joining the museum in 2023, she has created 11 temporary exhibits about local history. These exhibits cover diverse topics like Batavian Bernard Cigrand, who helped start
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Raise a Glass: Batavia Uncorked Wine Event Returns June 6
BATAVIA, IL – Sip, savor and celebrate! Tickets are now on sale for Batavia’s favorite outdoor wine event on June 6. Hosted by Batavia Park District, Batavia Uncorked is a casual outdoor wine event featuring unique wines along with food, live music and the relaxed ambience of The Batavia Riverwalk at the Peg Bond Center.Attendees receive a commemorative wine glass and either 15 or 10 one-ounce pours depending on ticket status. Sip, stroll and discover an impressive variety of red, white and rose wine from
