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2010 Calendar of Events August 7, 2010 1 p.m. Join the Elgin Historical Society is celebrating the dedication of the new Elgin Road Races historical marker! Race memorabilia will be on display in the bank during the dedication and reception. August 8, 2010 10-4 p.m. Experience Elgin’s history with the automobile and the lore of racing and fast cars.The Fox Valley Model T Club brings out vintage cars from all around the area and they plan to make the 100 year anniversary of the first Elgin National Road Race a memorable event. The City of Elgin, The Elgin Historical Society, Books at Sunset, and Elgin’s Downtown Neighborhood Association will revisit the past with numerous displays, jazz, vintage games, costumed drivers, Mary Poppins, food, fun and history. For more information please call 847-840-7319 or Books at Sunset, 847-888-1860. August 12, 2010 7 p.m. The Elgin Historical Society has published Volume 3 of There Used To Be: A Look Back at Elgin's Residential History. Steve Stroud will talk about how he researched Volume 3, which has some special interest chapters on Henry Jensen houses and houses razed for Sherman Hospital. Henry Jensen was an Elgin house contractor, from the 1880s to 1916, who documented his project bids in two books housed at the Museum. The book sells for $24.95, a set of all three volumes is $70. August 17–19, 9:30 a.m. to Noon Summer Camp at the Museum will focus on hands-on activities relating to Elgin pioneers, architecture, and Elgin watches. Have fun and learn new things about Elgin! $45; kids ages 6 - 11. Brown Bag Lunch Series: Images of Old Elgin Elgin historian E. C. “Mike” Alft will talk about Elgin history through images of Old Elgin. Bring your lunch! Drinks and dessert provided. Free for Society members; non-members $3.00 Neville Collection Open House This is a second chance to visit Aubrey and Rachel Neville’s fantastic dairy and carriage collection and to roam their extensive gardens! You will see antique horse carriages, industrial wagons, and many different types of dairy bottles. A feature of this event is the garden walk, which includes a 2 acre tall grass restored prairie, woodland gardens, a butterfly garden, ponds, and a creek. Call the Museum to make reservations at 847.742.4248. Directions will be emailed or sent to you. Admission: $5 donation to the Museum. Old Main Blooms—Purple Bearded Iris, Cluster of 3 Bulbs for only $5.00! September 12, 1-3 pm: General Meeting September 26, 2010, 12-5 pm: Cemetery Walk: Bluff City Cemetery October: Elgin History Fair/Extension Date TBD October 17: General Meeting November 6 : Annual Brunch/Silent Auction Fundraiser & General Meeting December 4, 2010: Holiday Tea featuring Elgin Children’s Chorus Museum Adventure Pass Program The Elgin History Museum is now part of Adventure Pass, a program allowing your library card to receive free admission at 17 area attractions. For more information visit this link: http://www.museumadventure.org/index.php
Though every effort is made to ensure this calendar is accurate, scheduled events and programs may change due to unforeseen circumstances. |
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