McHenry conservation district hosts ‘Trail of History’
Submitted by MCCD
Advance discounted tickets for McHenry County Conservation District’s annual “Trail of History” are on sale now through early October.
The “Trail of History,” a living history re-enactment of the Northwest Territory between 1670-1850, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, 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 ages 60 and older; free for kids 5 and younger. 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 Thursday, Oct. 6, for mail-in or purchased in person up to Monday, Oct. 10. Regularly priced tickets will be available for purchase at the event: $7 for adults, $3 for child/senior. Tickets are nonrefundable, cash or check only.
The “Trail of History” is an educational living history re-enactment that features 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, jugglers, 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 details, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.MCCDistrict.org.