Travel back in time along Trail of History

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. Saturday, Oct. 16, and Sunday, Oct. 17, at Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood.

Advance discounted tickets may be purchased for $5 for adults; $2 for children, age 6 to 12 and seniors, age 60 and older; children 5 and under are admitted 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 Wednesday, Oct. 6, for mail-in or purchased in person up to Friday, Oct. 8. Regularly priced tickets will be available for purchase at the event: $7 adult, $3 child or 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, 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 information, call at (815) 338-6223 or visit MCCDistrict.org.