Elgin Masonic Temple – Centennial Celebration
One hundred years ago, the Brothers of Elgin Lodge No. 117 and other Masonic Bodies sealed their hopes, words, and keepsakes into a capsule — a message in a bottle […]
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Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States
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Hillside 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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Rediscover the Watch Factory Depot – Open House
Watch Factory Depot 201 National Street, Elgin, ILStep inside a rarely opened piece of Elgin’s history. This historic depot has been recently spruced up inside and out and now features new interpretive window displays highlighting its connection […]
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The Architectural Legacy of Smith Hoag with Dan Miller
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesLearn about Smith Hoag, a prominent Elgin builder and architect active from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Hoag’s work includes many buildings and homes in Elgin, but his most […]
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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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Exhibit Opening Reception – Game On, Elgin: The Places and Players of Our City
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesCelebrating Elgin's rich sports history, this exhibition traces the evolution of our community through its iconic sporting venues and the legendary figures who called them home—brought to life through a […]
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Dairies to Prairies Exhibit and Screening at Gail Borden Public Library
Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AT GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY - MAIN BRANCH, MEADOWS COMMUNITY ROOMS ABC Enjoy a shortened screening of Dairies to Prairies, exploring Elgin’s dairy legacy—from its […]
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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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Unsealing the Century: A Masonic Time Capsule Opening Celebration
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesOne hundred years ago, the Brothers of Elgin Lodge No. 117 and other Masonic Bodies sealed their hopes, words, and keepsakes into a capsule — a message in a bottle […]
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Brown Bag Lunch: Art Deco Watches with Bill Briska
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating Brown Bag Lunch presentation with local historian and watch expert Bill Briska as he explores the stylish world of Art Deco watches made in Elgin […]
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Declaration of Independence Reading
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesYou are welcome to come to the Museum starting at 4pm. THE PROGRAM WILL START AT THE ELGIN HISTORY MUSEUM AT 4:30PM, with the reading starting at 5pm. Bring a […]
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Classic Car Show 2026
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis event has been a Museum favorite since 2012 and it keeps growing every year! The show is open to all years and makes: Stock or modified cars, trucks, and […]
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Brown Bag Lunch: Elgin and WWII with Jerry Turnquist
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesUsing newspaper stories and pictures from 80 plus years ago, this presentation will retell the story of how World War II impacted Elgin citizens both at home and abroad. This […]
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Vinos Latinos Preview Party
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesCheers to history in the making! Join us at the Museum on Friday, August 7th (6:30–8:30 PM) for Vinos Latinos, an exclusive Preview Party for the Hispanic Heritage Project! We are just […]
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Brown Bag Lunch: Elgin’s Roads with Andy Thompson
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Nuestras Historias: Celebrating Hispanic 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 Nuestras Historias: Celebrating Hispanic Culture and Community at the Elgin Community […]
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Brown Bag Lunch: Grocery Stores with Linda Rock
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesLinda shares the history of neighborhood grocery stores in Elgin and tells the story of one particular grocer, Libbie Samuelson. Please RSVP below so we can plan accordingly.
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Cemetery Walk 2026 – Saturday Sept 26
Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesSaturday, September 26 showtimes at 3pm and 5:30pm Sunday, September 27 showtimes at 11am and 1:30pm Tickets $20 Members / $25 Guests / $15 Jr/Sr High - Tickets will be […]
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Cemetery Walk 2026 – Sunday Sept 27
Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesSaturday, September 26 showtimes at 3pm and 5:30pm Sunday, September 27 showtimes at 11am and 1:30pm Tickets $20 Members / $25 Guests / $15 Jr/Sr High – Tickets will be on […]
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Annual Business Meeting with Brian “Fox” Ellis as John Adams
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United StatesAnnual Meeting portion includes the election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. It should last about 20 minutes. John Adams will share the history of […]
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