The Crackerbarrel is the Elgin History Museum’s bimonthly member newsletter. It has a calendar of upcoming events, articles of historical interest, and updates on Museum projects and collections.

Older back issues of The Crackerbarrel are available at the Museum. The content in the Crackerbarrel articles are property of the Elgin History Museum. If you would like to use any of the content featured in these newsletters please contact the museum at 847-742-4248 or email.

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