Brown Bag Lunch: Entertaining Elgin with Beth Nawara

Name: Brown Bag Lunch: Entertaining Elgin with Beth Nawara
Start: 2026-05-14
Location: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St

May

Date

14 May (Thursday)

Time

Thu, 12 – 1 PM

Venue

Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St

Elgin, IL, United States

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📝 Useful Information

The Brown Bag Lunch: Entertaining Elgin with Beth Nawara is a historical presentation scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Elgin, IL. Led by Museum Curator Beth Nawara, the program explores the history of leisure and entertainment in the city during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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What to Expect

•Date & Time: May 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT.

•Location: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St, Elgin, IL 60120.

•Cost: Free for Museum Members; $5 for non-member guests (payable on-site).

•RSVP: Registration is available through the Elgin History Museum website.

•Elgin History Museum website

•Historical Insights: Curator Beth Nawara will use authentic objects and vintage images from the museum’s permanent collection to illustrate how residents of Elgin spent their free time in the 1800s and 1900s.

•Interactive Presentation: The "Brown Bag Lunch" series is designed as an informal, educational gathering where attendees can learn about local heritage in a relaxed setting.

•Curation Expertise: As the museum’s curator, Nawara provides expert context on the artifacts, often sharing "behind-the-scenes" details about how these pieces were acquired and their significance to Elgin’s development.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026