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The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. One position is available for an appointment term expiring on November 26, 2020. Attorneys, architects, engineers, real estate professionals with knowledge of historic preservation, and individuals with a demonstrated interest in pre-history, history or architecture are encouraged to apply. A completed application, along with a resume, should be returned to the County Board office.
Veterans honored with quilts
More than 100 people packed Eckert Hall Nov. 11 for the first, of what we hope are many, Valor Quilt presentation as part of our annual Heritage Quilters quilt raffle and program. This year's Civil War-themed effort was spearheaded by Sandy Schweitzer, Holly Scott and Carol Sek – punctuated by a special guest appearance from Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke, as portrayed by Crystal Lake's Kathy Jayko.
Window to the past
Those interested in getting a sneak peek at Marengo history should stop by the former Levin's Dry Goods store, 212 S. State St. in Marengo, through the end of October. McHenry County Historical Society volunteer and former intern Paige Giacomo of Spring Grove compiled a collection of images and artifacts for Settlers' Days.
Museum serves slice of history, apple treats on Oct. 4
Visitors braved overcast skies and cool temperatures to sample homemade apple goodies, watch a blacksmith at work, talk to Civil War re-enactors, take a turn at cranking a turn-of-the-century apple press and tour the museum during the 28th annual Cider Fest on Sunday, Oct. 4. Jim Lacher of Huntley made three trips to the musuem – hauling a 1931 Bradley tractor, 1935 McCormick-Deering W30, a Weber hay wagon dating to about 1800 and an International hayloader built sometime between 1938 and 1953.
The Peterson farmstead is located at 2903 Vermont Road.
This Woodstock farm is the latest state-recognized Centennial Farm in Illinois and the 30th from McHenry County. Pictured at the state fair in Springfield are 2015 Miss Illinois County Fair, Sadie Gassmann; Ron Peterson; his mother, June; sister, Linda Winkelman; brother, Byron; and Illinois Director of Agriculture Phil Nelson.
Historic farmstead to be plaqued
RICHMOND – The public is invited view a historic Richmond farm at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, when the McHenry County Historical Society’s Historic Sites Committee gathers to plaque a 1852 Greek Revival home once owned by a celebrated family.
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