Test 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 […]

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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

Elgin 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 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 […]

When Elgin's founder James. T. Gifford arrived in 1835, his family included 5 children. What kind of games and toys did little Caroline (8), Lucy (6), James H.(4), Fulton (2) […]

ALL YEARS & MAKES. JUDGED SHOW.Registration from 9am - noon. ONLY $15.Top 50 awards by 3:30pmExpect Model T's to late mode show vehicles.Live music, food for purchase and FREE entry […]

LeeWards was an American crafts and fabrics retailer. It was founded in Elgin in 1947. Join Linda Rock for a Brown Bag Lunch that will explore how LeeWards went from […]

Did you know Elgin was once famous for its milk and butter? Six thousand cows can't be wrong! Join us to learn why Elgin was once the Butter Capital of […]