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 […]
Using period photos and newspaper clippings, historian Jerry Turnquist looks at how Elgin citizens and businesses were actively involved in the war effort. Please register on the library website. NOTE: THIS EVENT IS AT GAIL BORDEN LIBRARY, NOT AT THE MUSEUM.
History sounds better in brass! Join the Elgin History Museum and the Illinois Brass Band for a special concert at the First United 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 […]
CLICK HERE TO BOOK Saturday, November 21 from 10am - 4pm. CKICK HERE TO BOOK 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 […]
CLICK HERE TO BOOK Saturday, November 21 from 10am - 4pm. CKICK HERE TO BOOK 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 […]
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 […]
An Elgin Christmas tree is not complete without an ornament from LeeWards! For decades LeeWards sold craft supplies and decorations from their flagship store on State Street and in catalogs sent around the world. Bring the kids to the museum between 12-3pm to make your own LeeWards style sequin ornament to take home. This activity […]
