Find out about Lords Park Zoo's past and feature at Thursday program

The Elgin Area Historical Society will offer a program on "Lords Park Zoo History" from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the museum, 350 Park St.

Bear, bison, elk, and even a lion are part of Elgin's oldest and largest park's history. Lords Park, donated by George and Mary Lord, has a special place in the lives and memories of many Elgin citizens. Over the last three summers, more than 30,000 people have come to enjoy the amenities of the zoo and make new memories. Join the Friends of the Lords Park Zoo as they share information about the zoo's beginnings, how it has changed, stories of how the animals came to reside there and the antics of both animal and human.

Next month, Ed Wesemann, who was at the 1933 Elgin Road Race, will speak from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4. He will offer his memories of that day and show some of his collection of souvenirs. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $3 or free for members.

The June Brown Bag Lunch will feature the Sears Gallery from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15. David Nelson and Ann Chipman give a history of the incredible 1924 Sears Art Gallery on the campus of Elgin Academy. Tours of the building will be offered after the lecture. This program will be held in the Sears Art Gallery on the Elgin Academy campus, 350 Park St. Admission is $3 or free for members. Refreshments will be served.

Rev up your engines for the classic car show returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Elgin History Museum. Lively music will be getting your feet to dance and good food will be available for purchase all afternoon. Prizes will be awarded for cars. The museum will open at 11 a.m. for regular hours and tours will be available for interested parties.

For details, visit elginhistory.org.