Museum Store Sunday 2025
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t miss this chance to see Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium up close—and meet the artist behind it! The Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House will be open January 10 from 12–3 […]
Gather your friends, form a team, and join us for a night of fun, learning, and friendly competition. You'll learn fascinating facts and discover new tidbits about a wide range […]
The Museum wants to thank our volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Save the Date! Event details coming soon.
Eric Krupa, Archivist of the St. Charles History Museum, will present on Illinois' expansive role on the Underground Railroad, and introduce the Illinois Network to Freedom Collective—a new initiative dedicated […]
The AAUW Elgin Area Branch has invited members of the Elgin History Museum to a portrayal of Jane Austen by Debra Ann Miller. In person event / Museum Members Only […]
In person event / FREE for Members / $5 Guests (Paid at the door) Storyteller Megan Wells brings Abigail Adams to life in a performance that blends vivid storytelling with […]