In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Linda Daro will tell the history of Meadowdale Raceways in Carpentersville, IL, and its importance in American motorsports culture. […]

Thousands of people used to visit Elgin to see the automobile races. Come learn about how these brave drivers raced their cars down Elgin streets and on nearby country roads. […]

NEW FOR 2023! Location is just north of Festival Park, on Grove. (Use Festival Park for GPS) Open to all years and makes. $10 vehicle registration 10am to Noon. More […]

The Campton Township Prairie Fest 2023 will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 11am- 3pm at the Historic Corron Farm in St. Charles, Campton Township.  We are looking forward […]

Presented by Jerry Turnquist. A look at some of the many columns and local history stories written by lifelong resident Charles Gregory (1854-1936 ) during his 60-year career as an […]

In person event / FREE / Donations Accepted Monthly social gathering for creatives in the Fox Valley area. Everyone is welcome. Come chat about what is going on in the […]

Family Fringe is a FREE celebration of family and fun with performances, games, family resources, and more! Bring the whole family to enjoy a day at the Museum. Performances scheduled […]

Please see historicelginhousetour.com for all details and to purchase tickets. You can purchase tickets with CASH ONLY at the Museum. Stop by any time during open hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday […]

Please see historicelginhousetour.com for all details and to purchase tickets. You can purchase tickets with CASH ONLY at the Museum. Stop by any time during open hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday […]

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 […]