Memories of Wartime in Hampshire
Memories of Wartime in Hampshire
Union, IL
As a 12-year-old boy, John Fenzel Jr. was able to meet the “enemy” on friendly terms – from the safety of his hometown. A newsboy for Hampshire druggist George Wilcox, the young Fenzel was tasked with delivering copies of the Chicago newspapers – the Daily News, Herald-American and Tribune – to th…
Thursday, November 11 2021
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Sampler Series: The History of Brick Architecture in Chicago with Will Quam
Sampler Series: The History of Brick Architecture in Chicago with Will Quam
Union, IL
Join us online only at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, by architecture photographer and researcher Will Quam. This virtual tour covers the exciting history of brick making and brick building in Chicago from 1830 to today. Follow the trends and fashions through Chicago's brick history: Rough, homegrown com…
Monday, March 14 2022
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Sampler Series: Historic Instruments of Illinois
Sampler Series: Historic Instruments of Illinois
Union, IL
Chris Vallillo, a singer/songwriter and folklorist from Moline, has restored and collected Illinois stringed instruments for more than 30 years. He will discuss the development of Illinois instrument building as he performs period music on more than a dozen historic instruments – from handmade mast…
Monday, April 5 2021
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
Union, IL
Following a short business meeting, local historian Bob Frenz presents "Continuing to Educate: Union School at 150" about the former Union school turned historical museum. This event is open to MCHS members only.
Friday, July 24 2020
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Sampler Series: Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair
Sampler Series: Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair
Union, IL
The McHenry County Historical Society’s storied Sampler Lecture Series is back this spring. These programs are free and will take place over ZOOM, registration is required. A link to the lecture will be provided 24 hours in advance to the start of the program. Registration closes at 4:30pm on Mar…
Monday, March 8 2021
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Tracing Your Family’s Roots Workshop
Tracing Your Family’s Roots Workshop
Union, IL
By now we are acutely aware of all the negatives the coronavirus has brought to our shores. But one positive is time – time to reorganize the garage, time to plant a garden, time to research one’s past. Delving into one’s family history can be a tall order and, quite frankly, a bit overwhelming. B…
Saturday, July 18 2020
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Sampler Series Picture Postcards: The Happy Invention
Sampler Series Picture Postcards: The Happy Invention
Union, IL
Presented by Katherine Hamilton-Smith, director of public affairs and development for the Lake County Forest Preserves. In America, the first picture postcards were printed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago – making Illinois the birthplace of the American picture postcard. Since …
Monday, March 22 2021
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Sampler Series: The Life Cycle of Clothing in the 19th Century
Sampler Series: The Life Cycle of Clothing in the 19th Century
Union, IL
Presented by Erika Holst, curator of history at the Illinois State Museum. Americans invested a tremendous amount of labor into making and maintaining their wardrobes during the 19th century. Explore the life cycle of clothing during the 1800s: how it was created, mended, remade, washed, and ultima…
Monday, April 19 2021
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Museum Admission
Museum Admission
Union, IL
MCHS Members will need to present their membership card upon entry to the museum. Village and Township free days, ID will need to be presented upon entry to the museum to verify residency.
Tue, Jun 30 2020
1:00 PM
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Fri, Oct 30 2020
4:00 PM
Bee All You Can Bee
Bee All You Can Bee
Union, IL
In this program, Jerry Gudauskas, a 24-year master gardener and certified master beekeeper from McHenry will cover topics that include bee history, some rudimentary information about beekeeping and tips for creating a bee-friendly yard. The program begins inside with a seated presentation followed…
Saturday, September 19 2020
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
