Event Calendar

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01 Oct
October 1, 2028    
All Day
02 Oct
October 2, 2028    
12:00 am
08 Oct
October 8, 2028    
All Day
09 Oct
October 9, 2028    
12:00 am
15 Oct
October 15, 2028    
All Day
16 Oct
October 16, 2028    
12:00 am
22 Oct
October 22, 2028    
All Day
23 Oct
October 23, 2028    
12:00 am
29 Oct
October 29, 2028    
All Day
30 Oct
October 30, 2028    
12:00 am
Events on October 1, 2028
Events on October 2, 2028
02 Oct
2 Oct 28
Events on October 8, 2028
Events on October 9, 2028
09 Oct
9 Oct 28
Events on October 15, 2028
Events on October 16, 2028
16 Oct
16 Oct 28
Events on October 22, 2028
Events on October 23, 2028
23 Oct
23 Oct 28
Events on October 29, 2028
Events on October 30, 2028
30 Oct
30 Oct 28

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!

Ag-HER-Culture

Ag-HER-Culture

June 27, 2026    
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Register HERE to enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring: A stroll through the lavender field An exclusive preview of the Her Land, Her Legacy traveling exhibit [...]
McHistory Book Club - July (Free)

McHistory Book Club - July (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 [...]
Barn Quilt Tour

Barn Quilt Tour

July 14, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a day of traveling through McHenry County learning about its rich agricultural history. viewing barn quilts, farms and hearing stories behind the chosen quilt [...]
Preamble & Potluck: A Seat at the Table (Free)

Preamble & Potluck: A Seat at the Table (Free)

Join us for an evening of community conversation, history, and corned beef and cabbage as we explore the enduring ideals of the Preamble and Declaration [...]
Continuing the Conversation: The 27 Grievances (Free)

Continuing the Conversation: The 27 Grievances (Free)

Join us for tea, coffee, and desserts as we explore the grievances of the Declaration of Independence and discover how everyday choices once became acts [...]
From Many Lands: The Declaration's Immigration Legacy (Free)

From Many Lands: The Declaration's Immigration Legacy (Free)

Join us for a community conversation exploring the role immigration has played in shaping and growing our nation, and the Declaration of Independence's themes of [...]

Upcoming Events