Upcoming Events

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Jan-25-2012 9:00 am - Feb-14-2012 5:00 pm
Studio 2015 Chamila Bead Sale

FEB
07

Feb-07-2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Thoughtfulness Shop Sale

FEB
07

Feb-07-2012 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MCC Restaurant Slàinte re-opening

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Monday, December 01 2008 00:00

Christmas in McHenry

The true spirit of the holiday season remains largely unchanged.
Published in Days Gone By
Saturday, December 01 2007 19:57

"What Color Is Your Brain?"

Improve Holiday Celebration with Brain Color Identification
Published in Health & Wellness
Saturday, December 01 2007 00:00

The Holiday Kitchen

Woodstock resident Kathleen Spaltro shares with us her holiday cooking trials and offers guidance to celebrating with food and friends.
Published in Gatherings
Wednesday, October 01 2008 00:00

Decor to Fall For

Decor to Fall For
Published in Gatherings

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

MCHS

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!