The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds […]

The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds […]

In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Annual Meeting portion includes the election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. It should […]

BACK FOR 2025!  Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring […]

BACK FOR 2025!  Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring […]

Shop With Purpose on Museum Store Sunday, November 30, 2025. Online only. Shop now: https://elginhistory.org/shop/ Looking for the perfect Elgin-inspired gift? Our Museum Store is the only place to find unique […]

Discover the beauty of fused glass at Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium, featuring the work of local artist Hans Klemmer, owner of Prairie Street Studios in Elgin. Each piece reflects […]

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of elegant music, sweets, and celebration! This year’s “Merry & Bright” program features soprano Kathleen Monson and friends performing beloved Christmas songs with a […]

An Elgin Christmas tree is not complete without an ornament from LeeWards! For decades LeeWards sold craft supplies and decorations from their flagship store on State Street and in catalogs […]