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Elgin Area Historical Society Museum

360 Park St., Elgin, IL 60120

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Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.

The Elgin History Museum is housed in an 1856 landmark building known as Old Main that was once part of the Elgin Academy campus. The building was designed in the Greek Revival style. The museum has a staff that helps welcome visitors to the museum, educates the public about Elgin history and assists with research inquiries. The Elgin Area Historical Society, which was founded in 1961, is a thriving organization that operates within the museum. Through permanent and changing exhibits, the museum brings to life Elgin’s rich heritage. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11am-4pm.

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Elgin's Second Annual Pride Parade and Festival

Downtown Elgin •  Jun 01 @ 11AM

Parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1.

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Downtown Elgin Market

Riverside Drive •  Jun 07 – Aug 30 @ 3PM

A seasonal open-air farmers market that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.

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