Celebrate the legacy of Selena Quintanilla at our Selena Social, a festive evening supporting the Hispanic Heritage Project. Join us on April 16 from 5:30–7:30pm at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant (1055 […]
Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. Rudy will share the powerful true story behind his book, […]
LAST CHANCE to see Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium up close—and meet the artist behind it! Hans Klemmer of Prairie Street Studios will be present to share insight into his […]
Saturday, April 25 from 5:30pm – 10pmHoliday Inn, 495 Airport Road, Elgin$75 for members, $90 for guests.GET TICKETS BELOW! In 2026, our nation reaches an extraordinary milestone—250 years of the […]
Tucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burying ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Historian Bill Briska will be your guide to discover this little-known site and some […]
Museum Curator Beth Nawara presents Entertaining Elgin. This program will use objects and images from the Elgin History Museum's collection to show a variety of events that entertained Elginites in […]
The founding of New Philadelphia, Illinois, was an extraordinary act of courage, strategy, and determination. In this presentation, Abdul Alkalimat—descendant of the town’s founders, Frank and Lucy McWorter—shares the story […]
Documentary & Traveling Exhibit Premiere Celebrate the stories, traditions, and lasting contributions of the Hispanic community at the premiere of Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Culture and Community at the Elgin Community […]
