Event Calendar

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30 Aug
August 30, 2026    
All Day
31 Aug
August 31, 2026    
12:00 am
06 Sep
September 6, 2026    
All Day
07 Sep
September 7, 2026    
12:00 am
13 Sep
September 13, 2026    
All Day
14 Sep
September 14, 2026    
12:00 am
20 Sep
September 20, 2026    
All Day
21 Sep
September 21, 2026    
12:00 am
27 Sep
September 27, 2026    
All Day
28 Sep
September 28, 2026    
12:00 am
Events on August 30, 2026
Events on August 31, 2026
31 Aug
31 Aug 26
Events on September 6, 2026
Events on September 7, 2026
07 Sep
7 Sep 26
Events on September 13, 2026
Events on September 14, 2026
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14 Sep 26
Events on September 20, 2026
Events on September 21, 2026
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21 Sep 26
Events on September 27, 2026
Events on September 28, 2026
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28 Sep 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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