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Summer Picnic Fundraiser
Summer Picnic Fundraiser
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 the Elgin History Museum for a unique summer outing that’s part history lesson, part old-fashioned fun—and all for a great cause! Starting at 11am, relax […]
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Classic Car Show 2025
Classic Car Show 2025
This 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 motorcycles. Cars are featured on the front and back lawns and spill out onto Park Street! Registration from 9am - 12noon. $15 fee per vehicle […]
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Erasing Borders FAMILY DAY / Borrando Fronteras DÍA FAMILIAR
Erasing Borders FAMILY DAY / Borrando Fronteras DÍA FAMILIAR
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 artists, including coloring, and traditional paper flower making. FREE event! All are welcome. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Erasing Borders / Borrando […]
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Brown Bag Lunch – The History of The Elgin Road Races with Al Walters
Brown Bag Lunch – The History of The Elgin Road Races with Al Walters
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 Elgin. The races continued until 1920, and were resumed one more time in 1933 in conjunction with the Chicago World’s Fair. Thousands of people used […]
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Elgin Arts Happy Hour at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Elgin Arts Happy Hour at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
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 event is a partnership with Side Street Studio Arts, and is open to all! Let's chat about what's going on in the Elgin cultural arts […]