Alien Spouse: A performance by Luiza Moraes
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesDrinks, Snacks, and the Bureaucracy of Immigration. Having gone through the process of applying for a marriage-based Green Card, Luiza became acutely aware of the skill with which legal and […]
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesHistoric Elgin: Watercolors by Charles Cassell Opening Reception
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesExperience the charm of Elgin's historic homes through the vibrant watercolor artistry of Charles Cassell. The exhibit will showcase a collection of paintings that celebrate the architectural beauty and heritage […]
Hilltop Cemetery Tour with Bill Briska
Hilltop Cemetery 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesTucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burial ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Tour the cemetery with historian Bill Briska to discover this little known site and […]
Brown Bag Lunch: The History of Color with Mary Hoffman
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin us for the first Brown Bag Lunch of the year to learn about the history of color with Mary Hoffman, Color and Design Training Specialist at Benjamin Moore & […]
Brown Bag Lunch – How Did Elgin Streets Get their Names? with Rebecca Miller
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesClassic Car Show 2025
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis event has been a Museum favorite since 2012 and it keeps growing every year! The show is open to all years and makes: Stock or modified cars, trucks, and […]
Brown Bag Lunch – The Story of Edna Geister with Linda Rock
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesBrown Bag Lunch – Elgin History Revisited with Jerry Turnquist
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesJerry Turnquist will share some of his favorite stories from his longtime Daily Herald history column. These will include police news, notable citizens, holiday memories and more.