Elgin and the American Story – Museum Gala

Name: Elgin and the American Story – Museum Gala
Start: 2026-04-25
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin, 495 Airport Rd

Apr

Date

25 Apr (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

Venue

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin, 495 Airport Rd

Elgin, IL, United States

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📝 Useful Information

The Elgin and the American Story – Museum Gala is an upcoming fundraiser hosted by the Elgin History Museum to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American story.

In addition to the gala, the community is celebrating "250 Years of Elgin" with several other activities:

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Event Details

What to Expect

Other Commemorative Events

•Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

•Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM CDT

•Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin at 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL

•Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin

•Cost: $75.00 for members; $90.00 for guests

•Description: An evening of celebration and community pride featuring dinner, drinks, and entertainment to support the museum's mission.

•Entertainment: A performance by the Illinois Brass Band and a live auction featuring special guest auctioneer Steve Thoren.

•Dining: A cocktail reception with a cash bar followed by a buffet dinner.

•Auctions: Both silent and live auctions with items including unique Elgin experiences and travel packages.

•Purpose: Proceeds directly benefit the preservation and celebration of Elgin's diverse history.

•Commemorative Exhibit: A traveling exhibit highlighting pivotal moments in Elgin's history, currently featured at locations like the Gail Borden Public Library.

•Project 2-3-1: A specialized exhibit focusing on African American history in Elgin.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026