See 'Hayloft Gang' documentary at Elgin museum

Posted March 14, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Elgin Area Historical Society

Stephen Perry, producer of the 2011 documentary "The Hayloft Gang," will bring to life the Chicago-based National Barn Dance radio program at the Elgin Area Historical Society at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Old Main, 360 Park St.

The radio program, which was started on WLS in 1924, was a touchstone for many growing up till its end in 1960.

The program used nostalgia, even in 1924, reminding folks of "our farm communities of yesteryear."

The cast became familiar friends nicknamed the "Hayloft Gang."

Learn more about this influential radio program that introduced audiences to Gene Autry, inspired Bill Monroe and created imitators like the Grand Ole Opry. For more on the Hayloft Gang, visit www.hayloftgang.com.

The program is free for members, $3 for nonmembers. For details, call (847) 742-4248 or email museum@elginhistory.org. Visit www.elginhistory.org.

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