Elgin Author Rudy Galfi Book Talk & Signing at Gail Borden Library
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, […]
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Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States
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Hans Klemmer Kiln-Formed Glass Open House at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesLAST 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 […]
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Elgin and the American Story – Museum Gala
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
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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. Historian Bill Briska will be your guide to discover this little-known site and some […]
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Brown Bag Lunch: Entertaining Elgin with Beth Nawara
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesMuseum 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 […]
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Seven Ways to Freedom: Founding New Philadelphia, Illinois with Abdul Alkalimat
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Culture and Community
Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesDocumentary & 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 […]
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