Founded in 1879, Woodruff & Edwards made metal cast products for over 100 years. Tom Barilich will discuss the impact of Woodruff & Edwards on Elgin, plus provide information on foundries in general. Please register for in person or Zoom: <p data-pm-slice="1 1

Tours at 3pm and 5:30pm. Purchase tickets below or  see details of the 2023 Cemetery Walk.

Tours at 11am and 1:30pm. Purchase tickets below or see details of the 2023 Cemetery Walk.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Learn about the difference in wines with Certified Wine Educator Don Clemens. He will talk you through tasting 8 small glasses of wine. There will be a table of refreshments to go with the wine during the evening. There will be raffle prizes with your ticket! Elgin History Museum, 360 […]

Annual Meeting election of officers and short reports on the financial health of the Museum and a wrap up of the year's events. The meeting portion should last about 20 minutes. The Museum welcomes Cyndee Schaffer, co-author of the award-winning Mollie’s War. Cyndee uses excerpts from her mother’s letters written home during WWII to provide a […]

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, pets, grandparents or family members. You […]

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, pets, grandparents or family members. You […]

Get your holiday shopping done early! When you purchase a gift from the Museum store, you help to sustain the Museum’s service to the Elgin community and the public. Online shopping - always open! In person shopping: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Great selection of artwork, books, DVD's, t-shirts, and items […]

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