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Tuesday, December 08 2009 00:00

The Northern Illinois Fire Museum

The Northern Illinois Fire Museum preserves our local firefighting heritage, and plans to develop a more permanent home for visitors to enjoy.
Published in Days Gone By
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Wednesday, April 01 2009 00:00

Railroading Through McHenry County

Railroading through McHenry County
Published in Days Gone By
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Wednesday, August 12 2009 00:00

High in Fiber

This year’s Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair drew thousands from all over the  United States – and as far away as Ireland – to enjoy a weekend of fiber arts, entertainment and shopping.
Published in Our Communities
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Wednesday, December 09 2009 00:00

Groundhog Days: Grounded in Tradition

Groundhog Days commemorates the eponymous movie filmed in Woodstock and the annual holiday with nearly a week of affordable family fun on the Woodstock Square.
Published in Entertainment
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Monday, August 17 2009 00:00

Visiting the Orthodontist

Local orthodontist Dr. Deanne Schmidt, D.D.S. discusses when to schedule your child’s all-important first visit to the orthodontist – and what to expect
Published in McHenry County People
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Tuesday, August 18 2009 00:00

New Name, Same Great Care

Fox Point Debuts in McHenry
Published in Applause
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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!