Elgin Trivia Night FUN-Raiser
Think you know Elgin history? Come test your knowledge at Trivia Night! Wine and beer, and light snacks will be served along with a slice of Elgin history. Teams of up to 4 people play three rounds of trivia that will include both multiple choice and fill in answers. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and […]
Gail Borden Library Celebrates 150 Years
The Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Historian Jerry Turnquist will share the story of how it grew from a small facility to the premier institution it is today. Please register.
Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad with Connie Martin, M.A.
Join Connie as she tells the stories passed down to her Great Grandmother Lizzie of how her family survived the antebellum period through trials and tribulations, and how they used quilts that contain hidden codes and secret messages to assist abolitionists; white and black, to guide slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad to Canada. […]
Lou Malnati’s Restaurant Fundraiser for Elgin History Museum
Lou Malnati's Pizza 903 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesEat To Support Elgin History Museum! On Wednesday, February 21st from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria at 903 S Randall Rd is donating back 20% of sales from Takeout & Delivery orders to Elgin History Museum! RSVP & all details here: https://grouprai.se/f271037 We hope you can join us in ordering out for a […]
HERstory: Stories of Elgin Women with Linda Rock
To celebrate Women's History Month and the Library's 150th anniversary, Linda Rock brings to life a variety of Elgin women, including Laura Raymond Gifford, Mary Carpenter Lord and Alice Byrd Potter. Presentation runs about 45 minutes. During the program, Ms. Rock makes costume changes as she changes characters. Q & A session follows. This event […]