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South Elgin History and Lore
2026-08-08 11:00:00 2026-08-08 12:30:00 America/Chicago South Elgin History and Lore Come hear about how the Village of South Elgin (Clintonville) got its beginning along the Fox River and how it has evolved and prospered over time. R South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Saturday, August 08
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-08 11:00:00 2026-08-08 12:30:00 America/Chicago South Elgin History and Lore Come hear about how the Village of South Elgin (Clintonville) got its beginning along the Fox River and how it has evolved and prospered over time. R South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Come hear about how the Village of South Elgin (Clintonville) got its beginning along the Fox River and how it has evolved and prospered over time. R

See the local exhibit items while you are there.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | America 250 |

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