The historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House will be filled with holiday cheer, the perfect backdrop for your photos. Book a 15 minute time block, and take your own photos in any format you would like. Santa will be ready to give you all his attention for pictures with children, pets, grandparents or family members. You […]

Get your holiday shopping done early! When you purchase a gift from the Museum store, you help to sustain the Museum’s service to the Elgin community and the public. Online shopping - always open! In person shopping: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Great selection of artwork, books, DVD's, t-shirts, and items […]

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Holiday Tea & "The Making of It's a Wonderful Life" with Leslie Goddard. Celebrate the holidays during this annual tradition at Elgin History Museum. Leslie Goddard's presentation will explore the story of the movie’s creation and show rare photographs taken behind the scenes! FREE for members / $5 for Guests Please register:

Join us on Saturday, December 16 anytime between 12pm - 3pm and create your own LeeWards inspired ornament to take home. This activity is best for kids 6 and up to do on their own, younger are welcome with grown up help. Ornaments are ping pong ball size. Enjoy a display of actual LeeWards ornaments […]

Think you know Elgin history? Come test your knowledge at Trivia Night! Wine and beer, and light snacks will be served along with a slice of Elgin history. Teams of up to 4 people play three rounds of trivia that will include both multiple choice and fill in answers. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and […]

Join Connie as she tells the stories passed down to her Great Grandmother Lizzie of how her family survived the antebellum period through trials and tribulations, and how they used quilts that contain hidden codes and secret messages to assist abolitionists; white and black, to guide slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad to Canada. […]

Eat To Support Elgin History Museum! On Wednesday, February 21st from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria at 903 S Randall Rd is donating back 20% of sales from Takeout & Delivery orders to Elgin History Museum! RSVP & all details here: https://grouprai.se/f271037 We hope you can join us in ordering out for a […]