Event Calendar

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12:00 AM - Museum Closed
12:00 AM - Museum Closed
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29 Nov
November 29, 2026    
All Day
30 Nov
November 30, 2026    
12:00 am
30 Nov
November 30, 2026    
12:00 am
06 Dec
December 6, 2026    
All Day
07 Dec
December 7, 2026    
12:00 am
13 Dec
December 13, 2026    
All Day
14 Dec
December 14, 2026    
12:00 am
20 Dec
December 20, 2026    
All Day
21 Dec
December 21, 2026    
12:00 am
27 Dec
December 27, 2026    
All Day
28 Dec
December 28, 2026    
12:00 am
Events on November 29, 2026
Events on November 30, 2026
30 Nov
30 Nov 26
30 Nov
30 Nov 26
Events on December 6, 2026
Events on December 7, 2026
07 Dec
7 Dec 26
Events on December 13, 2026
Events on December 14, 2026
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14 Dec 26
Events on December 20, 2026
Events on December 21, 2026
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21 Dec 26
Events on December 27, 2026
Events on December 28, 2026
28 Dec
28 Dec 26

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!

Fridays 4 Tots (Free)

Fridays 4 Tots (Free)

Drop in, no registration necessary. See you then!
Reading the Landscape: Archaeological Questions at the Walkup Site, Lunch and Learn (Free)

Reading the Landscape: Archaeological Questions at the Walkup Site, Lunch and Learn (Free)

March 20, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
We'll explore questions at the Walkup site in Crystal Lake, examine what they may reveal about the past, and invite you to share what you [...]
Todd School: A History of a Boy's School

Todd School: A History of a Boy's School

Join us for a look at Woodstock's own extraordinary boy's school, Todd School. The school that produced Orson Welles. Members $5, Non-Members $10 Register HERE.
MOGA (Museum Yoga!)

MOGA (Museum Yoga!)

This special event is part of McHenry County Museum Month, and we can’t wait for you to Pose with the Past alongside a fantastic yoga [...]
Shelf Discovery: Unlocking Mysteries in the Library at MCHS (Free)

Shelf Discovery: Unlocking Mysteries in the Library at MCHS (Free)

Learn about the local history treasures secured in the MCHS library. Space is limited, so register HERE today.
Fridays 4 Tots (Free)

Fridays 4 Tots (Free)

Drop in, no registration necessary. See you then!
MOGA (Museum Yoga!)

MOGA (Museum Yoga!)

This special event is part of McHenry County Museum Month, and we can’t wait for you to Pose with the Past alongside a fantastic yoga [...]
Useful & Beautiful: Jelly Roll Rugs

Useful & Beautiful: Jelly Roll Rugs

Bring your sewing machine and "jelly roll" fabric to create a beautiful 32" x 44" rectangle rug using a "jelly roll" kit or cut strips [...]
2026 Nancy Fike Scholarship Deadline

2026 Nancy Fike Scholarship Deadline

April 10, 2026    
All Day
The $1,500 Nancy Fike Scholarship is open to graduating seniors or first-year college students who have graduated from a McHenry County high school and who [...]
Yes, Virginia, Sears Did Sell Barns

Yes, Virginia, Sears Did Sell Barns

April 23, 2026    
6:00 pm
Have an interest in barns and history? Join author and researcher Rebecca Hunter as she explores the Sears company's role in selling barns. Tickets are [...]

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