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Mt. Thabor Cemetery Tour
Mt. Thabor Cemetery Tour
June 14, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a fascinating look at the stories behind the headstones in this now inactive cemetery. Among others, the cemetery is home to Luke [...]
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Roots & Branches: Genealogy Workshop
Roots & Branches: Genealogy Workshop
June 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
This event is free with the cost of admission to the museum. This event is free to Historical Society Members. Sign up for the event [...]
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
15 Jun
June 15, 2025    
All Day
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
15 Jun
June 15, 2025    
All Day
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Museum Closed
16 Jun
June 16, 2025    
12:00 am
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Museum Closed
16 Jun
June 16, 2025    
12:00 am
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Kayak the Kish
Kayak the Kish
June 20, 2025    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore the outdoors while paddling down the Kishwaukee River. Outing and ticket information are available HERE. See you on the Kish! Friday, June 20, 2025 [...]
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
All Day
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
All Day
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Usonian Visions: A Lecture & Tour Through Wright’s Midwest Homes
Usonian Visions: A Lecture & Tour Through Wright’s Midwest Homes
June 22, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Join us for a lecture and tour of two Frank Lloyd Wright's homes in Northern Illinois. Director, Mary Beth V. Peterson from the Laurent House [...]
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Museum Closed
23 Jun
June 23, 2025    
12:00 am
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Museum Closed
23 Jun
June 23, 2025    
12:00 am
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Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
June 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The application to become a craft vendor at the 39th Annual Heritage Fair is now available HERE. The application to become a food vendor at [...]
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Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
June 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The application to become a craft vendor at the 39th Annual Heritage Fair is now available HERE. If space allows, the final day to complete and [...]
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Community Conversations: Potluck
Community Conversations: Potluck
June 28, 2025    
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join us for a Community Potluck. Learn who your lives in your community and talk about the how foods connect us to our heritage, our [...]
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
29 Jun
June 29, 2025    
All Day
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Museum Closed
30 Jun
June 30, 2025    
12:00 am
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
04 Jul
July 4, 2025 - July 7, 2025    
All Day
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Museum, Library & Office Closed
05 Jul
July 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Museum, Library & Office Closed Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 9:00am
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Events on June 14, 2025
Mt. Thabor Cemetery Tour
Mt. Thabor Cemetery Tour
14 Jun 25
Roots & Branches: Genealogy Workshop
Roots & Branches: Genealogy Workshop
14 Jun 25
Events on June 15, 2025
15 Jun
Museum, Library & Office Closed
15 Jun 25
15 Jun
Museum, Library & Office Closed
15 Jun 25
Events on June 16, 2025
16 Jun
Museum Closed
16 Jun 25
16 Jun
Museum Closed
16 Jun 25
Events on June 20, 2025
Kayak the Kish
Kayak the Kish
20 Jun 25
Events on June 22, 2025
22 Jun
Museum, Library & Office Closed
22 Jun 25
22 Jun
Museum, Library & Office Closed
22 Jun 25
Usonian Visions: A Lecture & Tour Through Wright’s Midwest Homes
Usonian Visions: A Lecture & Tour Through Wright’s Midwest Homes
22 Jun 25
Events on June 23, 2025
23 Jun
Museum Closed
23 Jun 25
23 Jun
Museum Closed
23 Jun 25
Events on June 26, 2025
Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
26 Jun 25
Events on June 27, 2025
Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
Heritage Fair Vendor Deadline
27 Jun 25
Events on June 28, 2025
Community Conversations: Potluck
Community Conversations: Potluck
28 Jun 25
Events on June 29, 2025
29 Jun
Museum, Library & Office Closed
29 Jun 25
Events on June 30, 2025
30 Jun
Museum Closed
30 Jun 25
Events on July 4, 2025
04 Jul
Museum, Library & Office Closed
4 Jul 25
Events on July 5, 2025
05 Jul
Museum, Library & Office Closed
5 Jul 25

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!

Establishing Roots: Modern FarmHers Flourish in McHenry County (Free)

Establishing Roots: Modern FarmHers Flourish in McHenry County (Free)

November 12, 2026    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
Register HERE.
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Ink & Dye Workshop

Ink & Dye Workshop

November 14, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
Learn how to create your own ink & dye with plant based materials. Tickets $15. Register HERE.
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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.
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26 Nov

Museum, Library & Office Closed

November 26, 2026    
All Day
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27 Nov

Museum, Library & Office Closed

November 27, 2026    
All Day
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28 Nov

Museum, Library & Office Closed

November 28, 2026    
All Day
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Holly Jolly Bingo

Holly Jolly Bingo

November 29, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
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) [...]
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Holly Jolly at the Museum, Cider and Santa (Free)

Holly Jolly at the Museum, Cider and Santa (Free)

November 29, 2026    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
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Welcome Home for the Holidays (Free)

Welcome Home for the Holidays (Free)

December 5, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
Join us for this free Holiday Event!
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24 Dec

Museum, Library & Office Closed

December 24, 2026    
All Day
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Upcoming Events

Establishing Roots: Modern FarmHers Flourish in McHenry County (Free)

Holly Jolly at the Museum, Cider and Santa (Free)

Museum, Library & Office Closed

Museum, Library & Office Closed

Museum, Library & Office Closed

Museum, Library & Office Closed