BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Gail Borden Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Gail Borden Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3eb4b0b3-947e-4ea8-a842-6d437672019f SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260828T074249Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T210000 SUMMARY:Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Main Library:geo:42.0424482,-88.288011 GEO:42.0424482;-88.288011 DESCRIPTION:A documentary\, traveling exhibit\, and community project pres erving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic commu nity..\nhttps://gailborden.libnet.info/event/17254148 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Hispanic Heritage Project is an initia tive by the Elgin History Museum to document and celebrate the rich and di verse contributions of the Hispanic community in the Elgin area. \;
With nearly half of Elgin&rsquo\;s population identifying as Hispanic\, this project explores the profound impact of Hispanic immigration across six generations&mdash\;tracing stories of resilience\, cultural pride\, an d economic influence from the early 20th century to today. Using archival resources\, oral histories\, and community collaboration\, the project wil l produce a feature-length documentary and a traveling exhibit to showcase the vibrant stories that have shaped our community&rsquo\;s history and f uture. This effort follows the museum&rsquo\;s successful projects celebra ting Elgin&rsquo\;s African American and Jewish communities.

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For m ore information on the Elgin History Museum's Hispanic Heritage Project\, visit: elginhistory.org/hispanic-heritage-project

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