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Elgin Trivia Night FUN-Raiser 2025
Elgin Trivia Night FUN-Raiser 2025
Gather your friends, form a team, and join us for a night of fun, learning, and friendly competition. You'll learn fascinating facts and discover new tidbits about a wide range of Elgin related topics, all while having a blast with your teammates. The Elgin History Museum's Trivia Night FUN Raiser is a fantastic opportunity to […]
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Capturing the Moment: Nick Freeman Artist Open House
Capturing the Moment: Nick Freeman Artist Open House
Come enjoy a selection of oil paintings by Elgin fine artist Nick Freeman. Capturing the Moment showcases Freeman’s life-long interest in bringing to life the people, places and things that embody the fleeting and the timeless. Free admission. Nick will be at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House to answer questions. The next Open House is […]
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Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
The Museum wants to thank our volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Save the Date! Event details coming soon.
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Did Black Lives Matter in Early Illinois? Voices from the Brink of Slavery and Freedom Presented by Caroline Kisiel
Did Black Lives Matter in Early Illinois? Voices from the Brink of Slavery and Freedom Presented by Caroline Kisiel
Explore the early years of Illinois statehood, when proslavery advocates fought to legalize slavery despite the state’s designation as “free.” This dramatic performance-presentation brings to life the words of key figures from both sides of the struggle, illuminating the complexities of their arguments and the forces that shaped them. Combining historical readings, visuals, and audience […]