Did Black Lives Matter in Early Illinois? Voices from the Brink of Slavery and Freedom Presented by Caroline Kisiel
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesExplore the early years of Illinois statehood, when proslavery advocates fought to legalize slavery despite the state’s designation as “free.” This dramatic performance-presentation brings to life the words of key […]
Capturing the Moment: Nick Freeman Artist Open House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesCome enjoy a selection of oil paintings by Elgin fine artist Nick Freeman. Capturing the Moment showcases Freeman’s life-long interest in bringing to life the people, places and things that […]
AAUW Women’s History Program – TBD
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States
What’s Coming Down the Line: Railroads in the American Mind with Mike Matejka
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesIllinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry with a cultural allure. The speeding locomotive was a real-life representation […]
Brown Bag Lunch: The History of Color with Mary Hoffman
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin 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 & […]
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesBrown Bag Lunch – History of Elgin Churches with Al Walters
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesBrown Bag Lunch – How Did Elgin Streets Get their Names? with Rebecca Miller
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesClassic Car Show 2025
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis 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 […]