Event Calendar

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12:00 AM - Museum Closed
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12:00 AM - Museum Closed
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10:00 AM - Barn Quilt Tour
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3:00 PM - Kayak the Kish
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28 Jun
June 28, 2026    
All Day
29 Jun
June 29, 2026    
12:00 am
05 Jul
July 5, 2026    
All Day
06 Jul
July 6, 2026    
12:00 am
12 Jul
July 12, 2026    
All Day
13 Jul
July 13, 2026    
12:00 am
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
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 [...]
19 Jul
July 19, 2026    
All Day
20 Jul
July 20, 2026    
12:00 am
26 Jul
July 26, 2026    
All Day
27 Jul
July 27, 2026    
12:00 am
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 [...]
Events on June 28, 2026
Events on June 29, 2026
29 Jun
29 Jun 26
Events on July 5, 2026
Events on July 6, 2026
06 Jul
6 Jul 26
Events on July 12, 2026
Events on July 13, 2026
13 Jul
13 Jul 26
Events on July 14, 2026
Barn Quilt Tour
14 Jul 26
Events on July 16, 2026
Kayak the Kish
16 Jul 26
Events on July 19, 2026
Events on July 20, 2026
20 Jul
20 Jul 26
Events on July 26, 2026
Events on July 27, 2026
27 Jul
27 Jul 26
Events on July 30, 2026

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!

MCHS Mini Summer Camps, 6/25

MCHS Mini Summer Camps, 6/25

June 25, 2026    
12:00 am
Register for the Log Cabin & Garden Mini-Camps on 6/25 here: History Sprouts (Students Entering K - 4th/5th Grade, 10 AM - 12 PM) History [...]
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 [...]

Upcoming Events