Holiday Open House As you look around your McHenry new homes, you may not notice the many modern conveniences that we have these days: It’s so easy to take them for granted. However, this season you have the opportunity to see what it would have been like to live in the 1850s by visiting the Living History Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Glacial Park, Powers-Walker House. This special event is hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District. Attendees will tour this Greek Revival 1854 restored house that has been decorated for the holiday season. You’ll get a chance to see what it would have been like to live during that time, and you’ll also learn more about the Powers and Walker families who resided in the McHenry area. To make the event authentic, there will be volunteers dressed in historical attire who can answer any questions that you may have. This educational, yet fun, event is free so make sure and bring your whole family out for a visit. No registration is required. […]

Enjoy the Trail of History near McHenry New Homes If you’re searching for a fun, educational day out for you and your family near your McHenry new homes, then we have some good news for you. The McHenry County Conservation District will host its annual Trail of History on Oct. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glacial Park in Ringwood. This event is located just north of the Liberty Trails subdivision and just South of the Pheasant Ridge subdivision, all of which can be located from your McHenry County real estate guide by Gerstad Builders, Inc. This historical event takes you back to the time frame of 1670-1850 with life as known in McHenry County. The characters participating in this event spend four nights in the park living off of the land and eating foods prepared as if they were living in the 1800s. These pioneers live in Tepees much like the Indians would live in; it’s quite a site to see. […]