CIDER FEST OCTOBER 3RD, 10 AM - 4 PM UNION IL | BUSINESS DIAMOND JUBILEE OCTOBER 9TH, Starline Gallery HARVARD IL
See what life was like for the wealthy Patrick family & their servants as well as what was happening in the 1890's. Features include the 1893 Columbian World's Fair in Chicago, and the Marengo Opera House. 
Nancy Fike, Museum Administrator of the McHenry County Historical Museum in Union, IL, will take you on a guided tour of the 1847 Gannon Log Cabin. To view the rugged frontier cabin online, watch the YouTube Video. 
Grace Moline, Exhibits Curator of the McHenry County Historical Society presents the special exhibit that is available on the Historical Society Bus, 'The James'. Watch on YouTube 'Gangsters & Gin Joints'. 
History of Greenwood Township by Libbie Aavang and Norine Mathey.Welcome to the McHenry County Historical Society...
On July 4, 1976 the Society's museum in Union, Illinois was officially opened to the public.
The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings: An 1847 log cabin; an 1885 town hall, now known as Perkins Hall; an 1895 one-room school house used for c.1900 school programs; and a 20th Century modern tourist cabin.
In 1982, a local history research library was added to the museum; in 2002, the Society acquired the Pringle School, located on River Road, the limestone building is in the process of being restored.
Besides operating the museum, the Society plaques historic sites and structures, holds adult workshops and classes, makes available traveling exhibits and arranges a wide variety of school and other group programs.
Funding for the Society comes from membership dues, admission fees, donations and a trust fund. Your support through membership is always welcomed.
Learn more, watch a video about Oral History by the Northwest Herald.
The Museum is open May through October, Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm. until 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., for more information visit The Museum.
Support the McHenry County Historical Society by purchasing books and items from our store.
