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 embody the fleeting and the timeless. Free admission. Nick will be at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House to answer questions. This is the last public […]
AAUW Elgin Welcomes Kim Sigafus presenting Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesKim Sigafus is an internationally-published, award-winning Ojibwa author and speaker. Her Ojibwa name, "Bekaadiziikwe" means, “Quiet Woman.” A prolific author, Kim works in many genres including Native American fiction, non-fiction, YA and children's books. She's also written plays that have been produced. Kim is an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar. She travels throughout the 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 of progress, and people gathered trackside to marvel at the big city opulence represented by an Illinois-built Pullman car. Railroads not only accelerated Illinois’ economic […]
Alien Spouse: A performance by Luiza Moraes
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesDrinks, Snacks, and the Bureaucracy of Immigration. Having gone through the process of applying for a marriage-based Green Card, Luiza became acutely aware of the skill with which legal and bureaucratic protocols create obstacles for immigrants that border the absurd. As an artist, she created a performance that is a blend of dance, lecture, healing […]
Alien Spouse: A performance by Luiza Moraes
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesDrinks, Snacks, and the Bureaucracy of Immigration. Having gone through the process of applying for a marriage-based Green Card, Luiza became acutely aware of the skill with which legal and bureaucratic protocols create obstacles for immigrants that border the absurd. As an artist, she created a performance that is a blend of dance, lecture, healing […]
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesHistoric Elgin: Watercolors by Charles Cassell Opening Reception
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesExperience the charm of Elgin's historic homes through the vibrant watercolor artistry of Charles Cassell. The exhibit will showcase a collection of paintings that celebrate the architectural beauty and heritage of Elgin, IL.
Hilltop Cemetery Tour with Bill Briska
Hilltop Cemetery 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesTucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burial ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Tour the cemetery with historian Bill Briska to discover this little known site and some stories it has to tell. FREE Event. Please register.
Building Elgin: The Architectural Legacy of David E. Postle with Dan Miller
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesLearn about David E. Postle, a prominent Elgin architect active from 1892 to 1921. Postle's notable works include the Lords Park Pavilion, the Elgin Public Museum, and the old Elgin High School. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore Postle's enduring impact on the city's architectural landscape.
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 & Co. Mary will explore the fascinating world of color, from its general impact to the evolution of home color trends. Don’t miss this chance to […]