Senior Health & Wellness Fair at Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe Museum will have a table set up at the first Senior Health & Wellness Fair taking place Friday, April 26 from 10am-2pm at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building E. The Fair combines the efforts of four partners: Elgin Community College, Kane Senior Council, Association for Individual Development and the Age-Friendly initiative of […]
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. Join us to learn more about the Elgin State Hospital and why this cemetery is located here. It is the final resting place for 974 individuals for whom other burial arrangements could not be made. Elgin historian Bill Briska […]
Brown Bag Lunch: Laura Davidson Sears Art Gallery at the Elgin Academy – 100 Years with Ann Chipman
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this beautiful and important building to celebrate its 100th anniversary. In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Please register:
From Pulp to Precision: Layering in Paper — Art Exhibition by Steve Kroiss
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesElgin artist Steve Kroiss creates paper sculptures with a strong architectural influence. Each piece is designed layer by layer, then cut and assembled accordingly. Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St. On view from May 17 - August 15, 2024.
Gail Borden Public Library and Elgin History Museum Trivia Night
Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United StatesTest your knowledge of local history with historian Jerry Turnquist. Participants can use a smartphone or a device (limited quantity) provided by the library to answer questions. Attendees may work alone or with a partner, or just watch! Please Register on the Library's Website. PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT IS AT GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Elgin Museum Crawl
Discover the rich tapestry of Elgin's history with us at the Open Elgin Museum Crawl! Join us for a captivating journey through four remarkable museums and Gail Borden Public Library celebrating its 150th anniversary, each offering a unique glimpse into the past and present of our vibrant community. Hop aboard the Trolley at any of […]
Prominent Elgin Architect, W. W. Abell Presented by Dan Miller
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe man, his drawings, his houses and his incredible contribution to Elgin. Presented by Dan Miller of the Gifford Park Association. Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St. Parking available in the city lot located at W. Highland and N. Crystal St. THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. THANKS TO ALL WHO REGISTERED.
Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Festival Park 132 S. Grove, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe African American Coalition of Kane County presents the Juneteenth Cultural Festival in Festival Park. Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration like no other. This year’s theme, “What About the Children?” invites us to honor the diverse cultures of the African diaspora and inspire our youth to embrace their heritage with pride. The […]
Brown Bag Lunch: A Day in the Life of a Watch Factory Worker with Bill Briska and Rebecca Miller
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesElgin historian Bill Briska and Museum Educator Rebecca Miller will take you back in time to an earlier Elgin where everyone walked to work, had lunch at noon, and enjoyed the same payday. In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Please register to attend in person or Zoom:
Elgin Arts Happy Hour with Side Street Studio Arts at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe Elgin History Museum is thrilled to host The Elgin Arts Happy Hour - a monthly gathering for area creatives and arts supporters at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House! This event is organized by Side Street Studio Arts, and is open to all! Let's chat about what's going on in the Elgin art scene, exchange […]