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Fourth-grade students at Mary Endres and Greenwood elementary schools recently learned about the history of barn quilts before making a small version of their own. Art teacher Katie Wagner read […]
Virtual programs will ensure continuation this spring of the Sampler Lecture Series of the McHenry County Historical Society. Last year’s schedule was cut short by COVID-related health concerns, and ongoing […]
COVID-19 had postponed annual Cider Fest from July
Historic quilts from the collection of the McHenry County Historical Society will be on display from Jan. 7 to Feb. 3 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. […]
Plaque will note home’s historical significance here
Marshall Field Co. history is topic of historical program
Historical Society quilt once owned by Woodstock residents
A hand-sewn quilt dedicated to a Woodstock couple was the prize in the “Forever Poppies” project of McHenry County Historical Society’s Heritage Quilters, Wendy Lauen of McHenry won the quilt […]
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