Event Calendar

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26 Apr
April 26, 2026    
All Day
27 Apr
April 27, 2026    
12:00 am
03 May
May 3, 2026    
All Day
04 May
May 4, 2026    
12:00 am
Fridays 4 Tots (Free)
Drop in, no registration necessary. See you then!
Whiskey Without Borders: An International Whiskey Tasting
Whiskey Without Borders - From Grain to Glass, a World of Tradition. Join us for whiskey tastings, delicious German food and collectible glass. Non-Members: $60, [...]
10 May
May 10, 2026    
All Day
11 May
May 11, 2026    
12:00 am
"Ranger Mac" and Environmental Education During the Great Depression with Bob Frenz (Free)
May 15, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn all about "Ranger Mac" and Environmental Education during the Great Depression. Register for this virtual program HERE.
17 May
May 17, 2026    
All Day
18 May
May 18, 2026    
12:00 am
The Power of Song in Democracy
A 250th anniversary performance tracing how music has shaped American political, social, and moral issues from the Revolution to modern times. Tickets are $10. Register [...]
24 May
May 24, 2026    
All Day
25 May
May 25, 2026    
12:00 am
31 May
May 31, 2026    
All Day
01 Jun
June 1, 2026    
12:00 am
Events on April 26, 2026
Events on April 27, 2026
27 Apr
27 Apr 26
Events on May 3, 2026
Events on May 4, 2026
04 May
4 May 26
Events on May 8, 2026
Events on May 10, 2026
Events on May 11, 2026
11 May
11 May 26
Events on May 17, 2026
Events on May 18, 2026
18 May
18 May 26
Events on May 22, 2026
Events on May 24, 2026
Events on May 25, 2026
25 May
25 May 26
Events on May 31, 2026
Events on June 1, 2026
01 Jun
1 Jun 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!

McHenry County Civil War Experience with Ed Urban (Free)

McHenry County Civil War Experience with Ed Urban (Free)

April 17, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn all about McHenry County's involvement in the Civil War. Register for this virtual program HERE.
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 [...]
Crafting an Archaeology of Early Settlers in McHenry County (Free)

Crafting an Archaeology of Early Settlers in McHenry County (Free)

Loyola Professor Christopher Hernandez and fellow archaeologists will explore recent discoveries and examine what they reveal about the past. Register HERE.
Fridays 4 Tots (Free)

Fridays 4 Tots (Free)

Drop in, no registration necessary. See you then!
Whiskey Without Borders: An International Whiskey Tasting

Whiskey Without Borders: An International Whiskey Tasting

Whiskey Without Borders - From Grain to Glass, a World of Tradition. Join us for whiskey tastings, delicious German food and collectible glass. Non-Members: $60, [...]
"Ranger Mac" and Environmental Education During the Great Depression with Bob Frenz (Free)

"Ranger Mac" and Environmental Education During the Great Depression with Bob Frenz (Free)

May 15, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Learn all about "Ranger Mac" and Environmental Education during the Great Depression. Register for this virtual program HERE.
The Power of Song in Democracy

The Power of Song in Democracy

A 250th anniversary performance tracing how music has shaped American political, social, and moral issues from the Revolution to modern times. Tickets are $10. Register [...]

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