Advanced tickets available for Trail of History

Submitted by McHenry County Conservation District

Advance discounted tickets are still available for a limited time for McHenry County Conservation District’s annual “Trail of History.” This living history re-enactment of the Northwest Territory between 1670-1850 will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21 at Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood.

Advance discounted tickets can be purchased for $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 6 to 12 and seniors age 60 and older; children 5 and younger are free. Walk-in or mail-in requests to Brookdale Administrative Office, 18410 Route 14 in Woodstock or Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake. Ticket requests must be postmarked by Oct. 5 for mail-in; or purchased in person up to Oct. 12. Regularly priced tickets will be available for purchase at the event: $7 adult, $3 child/senior. Tickets are nonrefundable, cash or check only.

The Trail of History is an entertaining and educational living history re-enactment that features more than 100 interpreters from across the country demonstrating trades and crafts common in the early settler days. Visitors to the Trail of History will enjoy making corn husk dolls, playing old-fashioned games, or dressing up in old-fashioned clothes. Other activities include a re-enactment of military tactics, Dr. Balthazar’s traveling medicine show, blacksmiths demonstrations, a variety of musicians, dancers and more. Souvenirs and authentic culinary treats are also available for purchase at the event.

Glacial Park is on Harts Road, seven miles north of McHenry off Route 31. Admittance gates close at 3 p.m. to allow visitors time to make the one-mile walk over hilly terrain to the encampment site. A limited special needs parking area is available. Pets are not allowed. For more information, call at (815) 338-6223 or visit www.MCCDistrict.org.