This presentation includes a review of the laws and trends regarding immigration to the United States from the time of the Founding Fathers to the late 20th century. Special emphasis will be placed on the presenter’s dissertation topic: immigration from Northern Mexico to South Texas during World War I and slightly beyond. Presented by Edward […]

Learn the rich history of Elgin’s beloved musical ensemble, from its beginning as a community orchestra to its current status as an award-winning professional orchestra that builds community with the power of music.

SAVE THE DATE! Every year in September, the Museum hosts the Cemetery Walk at the majestic Bluff City Cemetery. Visitors will be guided on a 70-minute tour that showcases gravesites of former residents portrayed by actors in period costumes. Volunteers at the Elgin History Museum organize this much anticipated event that attracts hundreds of people […]

SAVE THE DATE! Every year in September, the Museum hosts the Cemetery Walk at the majestic Bluff City Cemetery. Visitors will be guided on a 70-minute tour that showcases gravesites of former residents portrayed by actors in period costumes. Volunteers at the Elgin History Museum organize this much anticipated event that attracts hundreds of people […]

SAVE THE DATE! The Museum is planning a wine and halloween candy tasting experience to tickle your palate and help the Museum at the same time! More info to come....

Annual Meeting election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. The meeting portion should last about 20 minutes. How did a desecrated grave in Sycamore, Illinois lead to Bellevue Place where Mary Todd Lincoln was committed for insanity?  It's a trail through the Fox River Valley, strewn with riots, seances, generals […]

BACK FOR 2024! SAVE THE DATE! The historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House will be filled with holiday cheer, the perfect backdrop for your photos. Book a 15 minute time block, and take your own photos in any format you would like. Santa will be ready to give you all his attention for pictures with children, […]

BACK FOR 2024! SAVE THE DATE! The historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House will be filled with holiday cheer, the perfect backdrop for your photos. Book a 15 minute time block, and take your own photos in any format you would like. Santa will be ready to give you all his attention for pictures with children, […]