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Entertaining Elgin with Beth Nawara at Gail Borden Public Library

Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

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 1800s and 1900s. Presented by Museum […]

Photos with Santa at the Cobblestone

Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United States

BACK FOR 2024!  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 […]

Photos with Santa at the Cobblestone

Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United States

BACK FOR 2024! 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 […]

Museum Store Sunday

Shop With Purpose on Museum Store Sunday, December 1, 2024. You will not only find quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value, but through your purchase, you will also […]

Mid Century Christmas with Leslie Goddard

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

Christmas in America from the 1940s through the 1960s meant aluminum trees, department store Santas and TV specials. Every kid wanted an Easy Bake Oven, a G.I. Joe or a […]

Free – $10.00

Make LeeWards Style Ornaments at the Museum

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

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 […]

$5.00

Trivia Night FUN-Raiser 2025

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

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 […]

Volunteer Lunch

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States