Brown Bag Lunch: The History of LeeWards and Its Merchandise with Linda Rock
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesLeeWards was an American crafts and fabrics retailer. It was founded in Elgin in 1947. Join Linda Rock for a Brown Bag Lunch that will explore how LeeWards went from […]
You Butter Believe It- Elgin is a Dairy Town! at Lords Park Zoo
Lords Park ZooDid you know Elgin was once famous for its milk and butter? Six thousand cows can't be wrong! Join us to learn why Elgin was once the Butter Capital of […]
From Pulp to Precision: Layering in Paper — Art Exhibition by Steve Kroiss
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesLAST CHANCE to see amazing artwork created with paper by Elgin artist Steve Kroiss. Steve's pieces have a very strong architectural influence. Each piece is designed layer by layer, then […]
I Saw it at the Lords Park Zoo! – Animals from the Zoo’s Early Years
Lords Park ZooThe Lords Park Zoo opened in 1895 and was once home to bears, snakes, and even a lion! Come visit the modern Tefft Farm Zoo inside Lords Park and make […]
Brown Bag Lunch: Elgin during D-Day on the 80th anniversary with Jerry Turnquist
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe impact of World War 2 and D-Day on Elgin citizens both at home and abroad is re-told through newspaper clippings and photos from 80 years ago. FREE for Members […]
Paper, Print, and Map Making Workshop with Going Dutch Artists
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesGet ready to dive into the world of creativity and cartography by learning the basics of paper and print making with special guest artists Kelly Cunningham, Christine Hands, and ShawnT! […]
Roadmaps Exhibit Opening with Going Dutch Artists
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesRoadmaps: Meg Jordan, Kelly Ann Cunningham, Beizar Aradini, Nick Cartwright and Martha LazarskiSunday August 18th, Reception 5-7pm Side Street Studio Artis pleased to present Roadmaps by Meg Jordan, Kelly Ann […]
Mapping our Stories: Conversations and Lunch with Going Dutch Artists
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesElginites from all neighborhoods and those with Elgin stories to tell are invited! At this luncheon and community gathering participants will engage in storytelling, conversation, and map rendering. Maps of […]
Preserving the Elgin National Watch Historic District – Exhibit Opening
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesPreserving Your Neighborhood is a new exhibit series at the Elgin History Museum. Help celebrate the exhibit opening with information about the Elgin National Watch Historic District. The neighborhood has been […]
A Brief History of Immigration to the United States with Edward Bates
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis presentation includes a review of the laws and trends regarding immigration to the United States from the time of the Founding Fathers to the late 20th century. Special emphasis […]