Rediscover the Watch Factory Depot – Open House
Step 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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Watch Factory Depot 201 National Street, Elgin, IL
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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 StatesThis is a nationwide program initiated and sponsored by the Hawai‘i America250 Commission. Just as the Declaration of Independence was read to the people on July 8, 1776, now, 250-years later, […]
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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.
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Brown Bag Lunch: Elgin’s Roads with Andy Thompson
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Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating 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 Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Culture and Community at the Elgin Community […]
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Brown Bag Lunch: Grocery Stores with Linda Rock
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Cemetery Walk 2026
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
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Cemetery Walk 2026
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
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Annual Business Meeting with Brian “Fox” Ellis as John Adams
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Illinois Brass Band playing the music of the Watch Factory Band
First Methodist Church 216 E. Highland, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Brass Band will play the same tunes as the Elgin National Watch Factory Band at the First Methodist Church. This will be a fundraiser for both organizations. Tickets […]
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Take Photos with Santa at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesSaturday, November 21 from 10am - 4pm Sunday, November 22 from 10am - 2:30pm Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting […]
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Take Photos with Santa at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesSaturday, November 21 from 10am - 4pm Sunday, November 22 from 10am - 2:30pm Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting […]