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HERstory: Stories of Elgin Women with Linda Rock

To celebrate Women's History Month and the Library's 150th anniversary, Linda Rock brings to life a variety of Elgin women, including Laura Raymond Gifford, Mary Carpenter Lord and Alice Byrd […]

Senior Health & Wellness Fair at Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

The Museum will have a table set up at the first Senior Health & Wellness Fair taking place Friday, April 26 from 10am-2pm at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, […]

Hilltop Cemetery Tour with Bill Briska

Hilltop Cemetery 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL, United States

Tucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burying ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Join us to learn more about the Elgin State Hospital and why this cemetery […]

From Pulp to Precision: Layering in Paper — Art Exhibition by Steve Kroiss

Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United States

Elgin artist Steve Kroiss creates paper sculptures with a strong architectural influence. Each piece is designed layer by layer, then cut and assembled accordingly. Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House,  302 W. Chicago St. […]

Gail Borden Public Library and Elgin History Museum Trivia Night

Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Test your knowledge of local history with historian Jerry Turnquist. Participants can use a smartphone or a device (limited quantity) provided by the library to answer questions. Attendees may work […]

Open Elgin Museum Crawl

Discover the rich tapestry of Elgin's history with us at the Open Elgin Museum Crawl! Join us for a captivating journey through four remarkable museums and Gail Borden Public Library […]