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ELGIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
Location
360 PARK STELGIN, IL 60120 United StatesWebsite:
http://elginhistory.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Preserve Elgin’s diverse heritage and sense of place while striving to be equitable, accessible, and relevant in our interactions with the community.
Description
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. The society has a board of directors with a mission that is driven to preserve and educate the community about Elgin history.
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