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Saturday, December 01 2007 00:00

Christmas in Marengo

The postwar 1940s and ‘50s was a magical time for Christmas in McHenry County. Three Marengo residents, who experienced that magic together as children, shared with McHenry County Living their cherished memories of the holiday season. From goodie bags full of sweets, to stockings hanging from the fireplace mantle and those all important visits from Santa, Norman Rockwell himself could not have painted a more vivid picture of Yuletide cheer.
Published in Days Gone By
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

Fit for a King

The 9th Annual Boar’s Head Festival in Marengo
Published in Gatherings
Monday, December 01 2008 00:00

A Kidder Family Christmas

A Kidder Family Christmas.
Published in Gatherings
Monday, December 01 2008 00:00

Get in the Holidays Spirit

There are many ways to celebrate Christmas and the winter season throughout McHenry County.
Published in Our Communities

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!