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The Bettendorf Castle

Written by Patrick T. King
The Bettendorf Castle

Captivated by the castles of his childhood in Luxembourg, Ted Bettendorf built his castle home in Fox River Grove from the ground up, one piece at a time till the day he died.

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The Woodstock Opera House

Written by Daniel Campbell
The Woodstock Opera House

She celebrated her 121st birthday this year with the gusto of a young lady. The Woodstock Opera House, with alumni including Orson Welles and Paul Newman, has survived fire, vacancy and threat of demolition to rise as a modern gathering place for performing artists and theatergoers.

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Quilting’s Special Place in McHenry County’s Past

Written by Jan Knight
Quilting’s Special Place in McHenry County’s Past

Women brought the quilting tradition to McHenry County when settling here with their families in the 1830s, building a rich culture of quilting through the centuries. Trends have come and gone, but quilting remains a popular hobby in the region. 

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McHenry Turns 175, City Celebrates

Written by Sandra Machaj
McHenry Turns 175, City Celebrates

This year marks McHenry’s 175th birthday — a milestone by any stretch of the imagination. The city is celebrating all year long with community events, books and other special gatherings.

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Restoring the Walkup House

Written by Jeff Ruetsche
Restoring the Walkup House The Walkup House holds great historic significance in Crystal Lake. Although a fire last year destroyed its attic, thankfully its trademark handcrafted cobblestone walls were left intact and a local developer was able to bring the interior of this beauty back to life (and up to code).
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Horace Capron: Local War Hero, Global Agri-Guru

Written by Jeff Ruetsche
Horace Capron: Local War Hero, Global Agri-Guru From a farmer in love with McHenry County’s beauty to a colonel in the Civil War, and eventually to a trailblazer of Japan’s beer industry, Horace Capron led a dynamic life. His Hebron home – The Mansion – still proudly overlooks the land.


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The Hauntings of McHenry County

Written by Jeff Ruetsche
Dole Mansion country club addition McHenry County’s legendary ghost stories — fact or fiction — always make for a spine-tingling Halloween season.
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Maplewood School: A Bittersweet Goodbye

Written by Jeff Ruetsche
Maplewood School: A Bittersweet Goodbye Alumni, teachers and administrators reflect on Maplewood School’s rich legacy, rehash happy memories and vow to keep the school’s spirit alive long after the doors close.
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The Home Front of World War II

Written by Sandra Landen Macha
The Home Front of World War II Our community made sacrifices and learned a new way of life in support of the military during World War II.
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!