Join old-fashioned singalong in Marengo

Posted September 12, 2013 1:11 pm

Submitted by McHenry County Historical Society

The public is invited to visit the 1895 Riley Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 15, for a singalong with the McHenry County Historical Society.

Riley Township natives Janet Hayes and her daughter, Lynette Eeg, are collaborating on the song program. They will include a selection of patriotic songs, old favorites, popular tunes from the 19th and 20th centuries and a few hymns are on the agenda, accompanied by keyboardist Mary Ellen Heelan of Heelan Music in Cary.

Heelan, a Downers Grove native, offers music therapy and entertainment. She earned degrees in history and music therapy.

The singalong will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 9316 Riley Road in Marengo. To get there, take Route 23 south of Marengo to Anthony Road. Turn right (west) to Riley Road. It is located just north of the intersection — between the school and township hall. Parking is permitted in the school lot. Refreshments and conversation follow.

Like the Historical Society’s 1885 Perkins Hall in Seneca Township, there are no restrooms. Plan accordingly.

For information, visit www.gothistory.org or call (815) 923-2267.

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