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The Holidays in Elgin
2023-11-30 18:30:00 2023-11-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago The Holidays in Elgin Elgin historian Linda Rock highlights how Elgin prepared for the Christmas and New Year's holidays during the 20th century with Elgin collectibles. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, November 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-30 18:30:00 2023-11-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago The Holidays in Elgin Elgin historian Linda Rock highlights how Elgin prepared for the Christmas and New Year's holidays during the 20th century with Elgin collectibles. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Elgin historian Linda Rock highlights how Elgin prepared for the Christmas and New Year's holidays during the 20th century with Elgin collectibles. Please Register

Traditions include Santa, parades, shopping, decorations and more. Get in the holiday season!

Program provided by the Elgin History Museum.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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