Explore Black History in Elgin from the "Contrabands" who arrived by boxcars, to Maggie Oates, first Black Valedictorian at Elgin High School in 1879, to The Settlement --the three-block span of Fremont, Hickory and Ann streets--and the fascinating stories of its residents.
Events
Gospel Choir CelebrationMain Library Meadows Community Rooms Saturday, 2/3 - 1:30 pm Celebrate Black History Month with rousing performances by local gospel choirs. |
Last Chance to Learn to Dance! Valentine's Eve Edition: Salsa & RumbaMain Library Meadows Community Rooms Tuesday, 2/13 - 6:30 pm Join us as dance instructor Akeem teaches us the basic steps of Salsa and Rumba. |
BBQ Tips, Tales & Tastings with Duke's Blues n BBQMain Library Sally Lee Rooms Wednesday, 2/21 - 6 pm Duke will share the story of bringing his family's Mississippi barbecue to the Midwest. You'll leave with a full belly and a happy heart, just like in momma's kitchen. |
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom: African Americans & the American RevolutionVirtual via Zoom Thursday, 2/22 - 7 pm Celebrate African American contributions during the colonial and Revolutionary War eras with Jo Ann Tufo, Historian and American History teacher. |