2017 (Feb. 4 – Feb. 10) |
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A traveling exhibit curated by the Elgin History Museum. The traveling exhibit contains video sections from the 75-minute documentary film that begins with Civil War “contrabands”, who were the first African Americans to Elgin, and continues to the present day. The film and exhibit is filled with enthralling stories, amazing history and wonderful photographs, many that are being shown for the first time. Building on the existing work of local and regional historians, more than two years of effort uncovered new material. Using the extensive photo and archival resources of the Elgin History Museum, plus many hours of video interviews with Ernie and dozens of people in the Elgin community, Grindstone Productions wove together a three part narrative of Elgin’s past. |
2016 (Apr. 15 – Jul. 15)
Learn about the search for planets beyond our Solar System, asteroids and comets, Mars exploration and more. This free exhibit for future astronauts and families offers hands-on activities: Solar System Weather Report Station, Discover Space Quiz Show, Mission to Mars Kiosk, Meteorite displays, space rocks kiosk and more! Journey to Space - NASA items on display will include an actual moon rock, a space shuttle tire, an astronaut suit, rocket replicas, space shuttle model and more. Lunar Module replica from Global Effects used in the movie Apollo 18. StarLab traveling planetarium.
2015 (Dec. 18 – Jan. 31) |
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Explore the books and characters that took you parents and grandparents on adventures. Readers of all generations will enjoy this exhibit of 75 iconic children’s and young adult books. Memorabilia, vintage film clips and original radio broadcasts are also included! |
2015 (Oct. 14 - Jan. 31) |
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See 13 world-famous landmarks built entirely of LEGO at this exhibit! LEGO Certified Professional Adam Reed Tucker has recreated Fallingwater, John Hancock Center, Marina City, Willis Tower, Trump Tower, Burj Khalifa, Empire State Building, St. Louis Arch and more. |
2015 (Jul. 15 – Sep. 24) |
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All 44 American Presidents are center stage in this exhibit that features the only complete collection of American presidential oil portraits by one artist, renowned North Carolina painter Chas Fagan. The exhibit spotlights the American Presidents with biographical sketches of the presidents and first ladies and photos that capture each president’s time and White House with audio and video. The exhibit is presented by C-SPAN and Comcast and co-sponsored by the White House Historical Association. |
2015 (Jun. 15 – Sept. 28) |
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Don’t miss this fun, interactive exhibit! Learn about music genres from norteña to bolero, listen to classic and modern songs, learn the steps to salsa, take a picture with images of Selena and Vicente Fernandez, and more! Costumes, musical instruments and a collection of vintage record album covers will be featured. |