Thanks for Keeping the Bell Ringing

Thanks to all those who donated to the McHenry County Historical Society's GivingTuesday campaign to repair the bell tower of its 1895 West Harmony School.

Because of your generosity, we eclipsed our goal of $1,500 and raised $1,845. Thank you so very much!

We expect to begin repairs to the cupola housing the school bell, as well as the base cladding, next construction season. This will allow countless generations of school children to continue ringing the bell and to immerse themselves in the one-room school experience.