McHenry County HIstorical Society & Museum, Neighbor

Following a meeting of 70 community leaders the McHenry County Historical Society was created Nov. 23, 1963 with 100 charter members.

Fast forward 50 years and the Society continues to thrive. On July 14, 1976, the Society’s museum in Union, Ill. officially opened to the public. Its comprehensive collection includes an 1843 log cabin, an 1867 limestone schoolhouse, an 1885 town hall, an 1898 country church and an 1895 one-room schoolhouse. Besides operating the museum, the Society works to preserve historically significant structures, plaques historic sites and buildings, conducts workshops and lectures, makes available traveling exhibits and conducts a variety of school programs – many of which are free! Funding for the Society comes from membership dues, admission and program fees, donations, sponsorships and investments. Your support through membership is key.

Museum Hours: First Sunday in May through the first Sunday of October – 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays. Other hours by special appointment only.