Mid Century Christmas with Leslie Goddard
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesChristmas 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 […]
Make LeeWards Style Ornaments at the Museum
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesAn 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 […]
Trivia Night FUN-Raiser 2025
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesGather 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 StatesDid Black Lives Matter in Early Illinois? with Carolin Kisiel
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesExplore the early years of Illinois statehood, when proslavery advocates fought to legalize slavery despite the state’s designation as “free.” This dramatic performance-presentation brings to life the words of key […]