Distance Learning from home? Visit our At Home Educational Resources webpage. Make your own brown bag vest complete with Elgin Pocket Watch! bit.ly/34beEeq #MuseumFromHome #loveelginhistory #exploreelgin #supportlocalhistory

Suburbs have seen deadly diseases and lockdowns before, say historians at #ElginHistory Museum Elgin History Museum Burt Constable bit.ly/3aU6sBS

Jeff Myers of Elgin Today with Christen Sundquist Martin discussing this year's Mayor's Awards for preservation. Pssst...we are getting 2!! 👏 bit.ly/3eglXGe

Help the Museum document this unique moment in history. See the questions on our website to help you get started. bit.ly/3ekrNXe Your work will be shared with generations to come. #loveelginhistory #exploreelgin #supportlocalhistorymuseums #youarelivinghistory

The Museum would love your participation in our "You Are Living History" project. Visit our website elginhistory.org/research/you-a… and tell us your story. #loveelginhistory #youarelivinghistory

Thanks @ElenaFerrarin for the article about our "You Are Living History" project. #MuseumFromHome #youarelivinghistory #loveelginhistory bit.ly/3cVSRdW

Thanks for sharing Elgin Sweeper!

THIS SATURDAY, JULY 18 instead of the Classic Car Show at the Elgin History Museum, there will be a Classic Car Cruise! Feel free to sit anywhere along the route: map is attached. #classiccars #classiccarcruise #historyiscool #supportlocalhistory #exploreelgin

SUNDAY, August 23 at 2pm ZOOM Book Talk with Author of ‘Madam President’ William Hazelgrove. Sign up on our website: bit.ly/2EqHjTU

TOMORROW The Bluff City Cemetery Walk will debut on YouTube! Visit our channel and subscribe! youtube.com/channel/UCqFtx…

Elgin History Museum exhibit highlights artistry, craftsmanship of everyday items chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-…

The Cemetery Walk was started 33 years ago by Elgin historian & teacher Jerry Turnquist. There have been about 209 Elginites featured and many vignettes about various topics. This year's virtual tour is ONLY available on YouTube until October 4th! youtu.be/BVHuDR8pn0Y

SUNDAY, OCT 11 enjoy some foot stompin' fiddle tunes by Dennis Stroughmatt at 2pm from the comfort of your home. Register today: bit.ly/2GKEnCU #loveelginhistory #exploreelgin #creolefiddle #frenchmidwest #illinoiscountry

Stay Tuned - we are hoping to have a small open house in December so everyone can see the progress! #exploreelgin #preservation #loveoldbuildings #historyiscool #loveelginhistory

2020 Annual Gala Online Auction is open and ready for bids! Take a look at some of the excellent vacation packages, baskets, and gift cards we have available! elginhistory.org/auctions/ #loveelginhistory #supportlocalhistory #exploreelgin

The Museum is VERY excited to kick off the holiday season with Martina Mathisen tomorrow afternoon! Please sign up if you haven't already: bit.ly/33Kbak4 #exploreelgin #loveelginhistory

The Museum is welcoming visitors back just in time for #MuseumSelfieDay!! We are now open regular hours (11am - 4pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat) Mask up and come try out our new selfie sticks! Take your photo with Roscoe & Irene, Mollie Sherman, Mrs. Gaines, or J.F. Bailey.

This Sunday! Join us on Zoom as Leslie Goddard portrays environmentalist and author Rachel Carson, whose influential book 'Silent Spring' and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Please register: bit.ly/3sXSmZj

Our new award from AASLH for the Museum Moments Video Project. bit.ly/museummoments We are SO THANKFUL for everyone who participated in this project!! It wouldn't have been a success without you. #ExploreElgin #loveelginhistory #worldclassmuseum #supportlocalhistory

The Museum is excited to announce that the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House has won an Elgin Image Award in the "Gamechanger Project" category. Livestream the event October 18 on the Gail Borden Library Facebook page beginning at 5 pm: gbpl.info/FBLV