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Historic Elgin House Tour presented by Gifford Park Association

Explore 7 homes on the west side of Elgin near the Larkin Ave. / Highland Ave split. See photos of the homes at historicelginhousetour.com. 43rd Annual Historic Elgin House TourSaturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 9am – 4pm each day. ADVANCE TICKET PRICES Tickets $20 Adult / $15 Seniors (65+)  / $15 Students […]

Historic Elgin House Tour presented by Gifford Park Association

Explore 7 homes on the west side of Elgin near the Larkin Ave. / Highland Ave split. See photos of the homes at historicelginhousetour.com. 43rd Annual Historic Elgin House TourSaturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 9am – 4pm each day. ADVANCE TICKET PRICES Tickets $20 Adult / $15 Seniors (65+)  / $15 Students […]

Brown Bag Lunch – Chicagoland Neon Signs with Nick Freeman

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

Good Old Neon Local fine artist Nick Freeman presents a colorful talk and a host of photos capturing the glorious neon signs of Chicagoland, as featured in his Lake Claremont book published in 2014, Good Old Neon. Showcasing classic icons and quirky remnants from a time when brightly-lit neon signs filled the urban landscape, he celebrates […]

Cemetery Walk 2025- Saturday, Sept 27

Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about […]

Get Tickets $20.00 – $25.00

Cemetery Walk 2025, Sunday, Sept 28

Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about […]

Get Tickets $20.00 – $25.00

Annual Business Meeting with Ellie Carlson as Phyllis Diller

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Annual Meeting portion includes the election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. It should last about 20 minutes. Enjoy a costumed interpretation of famous stand up comedienne Phyllis Diller by Ellie Carlson of Ellie Presents. Phyllis was America’s first […]