Tucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burying ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Historian Bill Briska will be your guide to discover this little-known site and some stories it has to tell. Location: Meet at Highlands Golf Course east parking lot. Elgin Sports Complex, 875 Sports Way. Time: 10am - 11am FREE […]
Museum Curator Beth Nawara presents Entertaining Elgin. This program will use objects and images from the Elgin History Museum's collection to show a variety of events that entertained Elginites in the 1800s and 1900s. FREE for Members / $5 for Guests Please RSVP below
The founding of New Philadelphia, Illinois, was an extraordinary act of courage, strategy, and determination. In this presentation, Abdul Alkalimat—descendant of the town’s founders, Frank and Lucy McWorter—shares the story of how the McWorters built a town, protected their freedom, and shaped Illinois history. The program invites audiences to think more deeply about freedom, community, […]
Documentary & Traveling Exhibit Premiere Celebrate the stories, traditions, and lasting contributions of the Hispanic community at the premiere of Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Culture and Community at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater. The afternoon begins at 1pm with a lively reception featuring food, music, and hands-on activities for kids, followed by the premiere of […]
