Tucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burial ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Tour the cemetery with historian Bill Briska to discover this little known site and some stories it has to tell. FREE Event. Please register.

Learn about David E. Postle, a prominent Elgin architect active from 1892 to 1921. Postle's notable works include the Lords Park Pavilion, the Elgin Public Museum, and the old Elgin High School. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore Postle's enduring impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Join us for the first Brown Bag Lunch of the year to learn about the history of color with Mary Hoffman, Color and Design Training Specialist at Benjamin Moore & Co. Mary will explore the fascinating world of color, from its general impact to the evolution of home color trends. Don’t miss this chance to […]

This event has been a Museum favorite since 2012 and it keeps growing every year! The show is open to all years and makes: Stock or modified cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Cars are featured on the front lawn and spill out onto Park Street! More details to come.

Jerry Turnquist will share some of his favorite stories from his longtime Daily Herald history column. These will include police news, notable citizens, holiday memories and more.