Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
533 St. Charles St., Elgin, IL 60120
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Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer
The Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum houses the Elgin Fire Department's most prized artifacts. Among the museum's collection are photos, helmets, various badge types, uniforms, a hand-drawn hose cart, an 1869 horse-drawn Silsby Steamer, several motorized vehicles and much, much more.
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Fourth Annual Elgin Sing-Along Messiah at Second Baptist Church of Elgin
Second Baptist Church of Elgin • Dec 04 @ 7PM
Embrace the holiday spirit at a community sing-along of selections from Handel’s renowned Messiah.
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Jim Witter's Christmas Memories Performance at the Elgin Community College Arts Center
Elgin Community College Arts Center • Dec 06 @ 7PM
Award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter brings his holiday show to the Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre • Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 12noon
M3 Dance Company presents The Nutcracker at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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