Hilltop Cemetery Tour with Bill Briska
Hilltop Cemetery 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesTucked 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 […]
Brown Bag Lunch: Laura Davidson Sears Art Gallery at the Elgin Academy – 100 Years with Ann Chipman
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this beautiful and important building to celebrate its 100th anniversary. In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Please […]
From Pulp to Precision: Layering in Paper — Art Exhibition by Steve Kroiss
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesElgin 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 StatesTest 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 […]
Prominent Elgin Architect, W. W. Abell Presented by Dan Miller
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe man, his drawings, his houses and his incredible contribution to Elgin. Presented by Dan Miller of the Gifford Park Association. Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St. Parking […]
Brown Bag Lunch: A Day in the Life of a Watch Factory Worker with Bill Briska and Rebecca Miller
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesElgin historian Bill Briska and Museum Educator Rebecca Miller will take you back in time to an earlier Elgin where everyone walked to work, had lunch at noon, and enjoyed […]