Ever wonder where Elgin’s street names come from? Join us for a fascinating lunchtime talk with Elgin historian Rebecca Miller as she uncovers the stories behind the names of Elgin’s […]
Hop Aboard for History!Summer Picnic Fundraiser with the Fox Valley Trolley MuseumSunday, June 29, 2025 · 11:00 AMMEET AT THE John Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 IL-31, South Elgin, IL Join […]
MOVED TO SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2025 FROM 9AM – 3:30PM Friday, 7/11 at 10am, the decision was made to move the Classic Car Show to the rain date of Sunday, […]
Family Day: Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PMNancy Kimball Cobblestone House | 302 W. Chicago, Elgin Bring the family to enjoy hands-on art activities led by the […]
Beginning in 1910 – a year before the Indianapolis 500 – some of the nation’s best drivers and mechanics competed in a 300-mile race on rural roads just west of […]
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 […]
The Lords Park Zoo opened in 1895 and was once home to bears, snakes, and even a lion! Come visit the modern Tefft Farm Zoo inside Lords Park and make […]
LAST CHANCE to get a peek of Erasing Borders / Borrando Fronteras, a powerful art exhibition celebrating the Hispanic experience. All artwork on display was created in support of the […]
Campton Township is hosting their Annual Prairie Fest at Historic Corron Farm on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11 am to 3 pm Central (rain or shine). Historic Corron Farm is […]
Jerry 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. Bring your lunch […]
