Come hear about how the Village of South Elgin (Clintonville) got its beginning along the Fox River and how it has evolved and prospered over time. FREE for Members / $5 for Guests Bring your lunch - we provide the drinks and dessert! Use the form below if you want to attend by Zoom:
Documentary & Traveling Exhibit Premiere We cordially invite the public to celebrate the stories, traditions, and lasting contributions of the Hispanic community at the premiere of Nuestras Historias: Celebrating Hispanic Culture and Community at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater. Event Highlights: 5:00 PM – Reception & Exhibit Opening: Be among the first to walk through […]
Linda shares the history of neighborhood grocery stores in Elgin and tells the story of one particular grocer, Libbie Samuelson. Please RSVP below so we can plan accordingly.
Saturday, September 26 showtimes at 3pm and 5:30pm Sunday, September 27 showtimes at 11am and 1:30pm Tickets $20 Members / $25 Guests / $15 Jr/Sr High Visitors will be guided on a 70-minute tour that showcases gravesites of former residents portrayed by actors in period costumes. The Museum is celebrating the United States semiquincentennial with […]
Saturday, September 26 showtimes at 3pm and 5:30pm Sunday, September 27 showtimes at 11am and 1:30pm Tickets $20 Members / $25 Guests / $15 Jr/Sr High Visitors will be guided on a 70-minute tour that showcases gravesites of former residents portrayed by actors in period costumes. The Museum is celebrating the United States semiquincentennial with […]
Annual Meeting portion includes the election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. It should last about 20 minutes. John Adams will share the history of what steps led up to the Declaration, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, then lead a discussion about our rights and responsibilities, our shared […]
History sounds better in brass! Join the Elgin History Museum and the Illinois Brass Band for a special concert at the First Methodist Church. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of music featuring a diverse brass program, highlighted by special selections resurrected directly from the Museum’s archives! You'll get a rare chance to hear authentic melodies once played by the legendary Elgin […]
Saturday, November 21 from 10am - 4pm Sunday, November 22 from 10am - 2:30pm Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be there, ready […]
Saturday, November 21 from 10am - 4pm Sunday, November 22 from 10am - 2:30pm Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be there, ready […]
Celebrate the season with a beloved Elgin History Museum tradition! Join us for our festive Holiday Tea featuring a special performance of The Legend of St. Nicholas by historical actor Terry Lynch. Watch history come alive as Lynch portrays the Old English Father Christmas, sharing the global origins of St. Nicholas and the fascinating history behind our favorite […]
