Event Calendar

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12:00 AM - Museum Closed
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10:00 AM - Wet Felted Bowls
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28 Dec
December 28, 2025    
All Day
29 Dec
December 29, 2025    
12:00 am
04 Jan
January 4, 2026    
All Day
05 Jan
January 5, 2026    
12:00 am
11 Jan
January 11, 2026    
All Day
12 Jan
January 12, 2026    
12:00 am
McHistory Book Club - January (Free)
Join us for the McHistory – Book Club! We will read books about history in the US, Illinois, and McHenry County. It is a great way [...]
Virtual - Dancing in the Fields: Empowering Agricultural Women Across the Globe
January 16, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Grab your lunch and join local ethnobotany enthusiast Sarah Taylor of the Crystal Lake Park District’s, Col. Palmer House as she honors the women that [...]
18 Jan
January 18, 2026    
All Day
19 Jan
January 19, 2026    
12:00 am
Wet Felted Bowls
January 24, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Create a 6" decorative felt bowl using wet felting techniques, bubble wrap, pantyhose and a balloon! Choose from interesting design elements to incorporate into your [...]
25 Jan
January 25, 2026    
All Day
26 Jan
January 26, 2026    
12:00 am
Events on December 28, 2025
Events on December 29, 2025
29 Dec
29 Dec 25
Events on January 4, 2026
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05 Jan
5 Jan 26
Events on January 11, 2026
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12 Jan
12 Jan 26
Events on January 18, 2026
Events on January 19, 2026
19 Jan
19 Jan 26
Events on January 24, 2026
Wet Felted Bowls
24 Jan 26
Union
Events on January 25, 2026
Events on January 26, 2026
26 Jan
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Upcoming Featured Events

Members of the Historical Society: You’re invited to "bring a friend—free" of charge to any program with (BFF) next to its title. We look forward to seeing you and a friend soon!

Ink & Dye Workshop

Ink & Dye Workshop

Learn how to create your own ink & dye with plant based materials. Tickets $15. Register HERE.
When Frederick Douglas Came to McHenry County (Free)

When Frederick Douglas Came to McHenry County (Free)

November 20, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us online for this free virtual Lunch & Learn. Register HERE.
26 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov
Holly Jolly Bingo

Holly Jolly Bingo

Join us for some Holly Jolly Bingo to win poinsettias, support history and have fun! $5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members (includes 2 bingo cards) [...]
Welcome Home for the Holidays (Free)

Welcome Home for the Holidays (Free)

Join us for this free Holiday Event!
24 Dec

Upcoming Events