Uncategorized McHenry’s Mill Dam 30 Sep 202230 Sep 2022 When McHenry was first being settled, the largest business in town was the Owen Brothers Mill. Established in 1851, the brothers ran their business until they sold it to Richard…
Uncategorized The New McHenry Library Of 1953 2 Aug 20224 Aug 2022 The McHenry Public Library had humble origins. It was originally started in 1931 by the Mother’s Club, later the McHenry Women’s Club, in a closet at the McHenry High School.…
Uncategorized Pvt. Charles H. Francisco 4 Jun 20223 Jun 2022 During the civil war, thousands of McHenry County citizens volunteered to serve in the United States military. They would see combat in some of the war’s largest campaigns, such as…
Uncategorized Fifi D’Orsay Makes A Scene In Woodstock 30 Apr 202228 Apr 2022 The 1930s were an interesting time in Hollywood. While motion pictures and their actors were very popular, the Great Depression was taking its financial toll on the industry. Movie stars…
Uncategorized McHenry in the 1850s 28 Feb 202226 Feb 2022 In the 1850s, McHenry was an up-and-coming village. Being the first village in McHenry County, it was settled in 1836, and was the original County Seat. It was during the…
Uncategorized The McHenry Viscounts 2 Dec 20211 Dec 2021 With its humble beginnings, the Viscounts of McHenry became one of McHenry's biggest success stories. The Viscounts were a precision drill and bugle corp., who competed across the state and…
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