Gifford Park Association – Architectural Treasure Hunt
Put your preservation prowess to the test! Explore the Elgin Historic District and identify the architectural details pictured on our official entry form. Correct entries will be entered into a drawing for $50 in Downtown Elgin gift certificates. Treasure Hunt will begin on May 1st, pick up your form at the Elgin History Museum or visit gpaelgin.org (http://gpaelgin.org/) to get started. Entries are due by May 31!

GPA will also host Gifford Park Architectural Treasure Hunts with students at Channing School during Preservation Month on May 13th. 

Contact: Beth Cywin: [email protected]

Stop by the Gail Borden Public Library - 2nd Floor to see the Heritage Commission’s Preservation Month Exhibit!

Abdul Alkalimat, a descendant of Frank and Lucy McWorter, shares the remarkable story of the family who founded New Philadelphia in west-central Illinois. Learn how the McWorters secured freedom for their family, built a thriving town, and left a lasting mark on Illinois history.

This presentation is in partnership with Illinois Humanities Speakers Bureau Program. FREE admission for all.
Contact/RSVP: FREE. Please register at elginhistory.org
Location: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m