MAY is LOOK AT LOCAL HISTORY MONTH!

May 29th the Joint Council of Historic Groups met at the Glacial Park Conference Center. Many of our County's Preservation groups were in attendance, as well as members of the general public. We wish to thank our speakers, Ms. Lisa DiChiera and Mr. Adam Kingsley, Commissioner Gail Brown, who conducted a tour of the Frank Howard Home, and the many volunteers who organized and helped with this event.

Congratulations to Mr. Bruce Randall, of Crystal Lake, our newest member of MCHPC! Bruce is an engineer, and his expertise will be put to good use. We have two more positions which we have provided candidates to fill. More about them next month!

Nick Chirikos Chairman

Upcoming Events
  • May, 2009 is National Historic Preservation Month, and "Look At Local History" month in McHenry County.
  • Victory Gardens in McHenry County.
  • June meeting of the McHenry County Council of Mayors; Ms. Tina Hill and Commissioner Gloria Mack will present the "Lincoln Oak" tree planting program.
Current HPC Projects
  • New Scenic Road possibility: Lincoln Road in McHenry.
  • Our "Heritage Grove" identification, finding old growth stands of oaks and other tree species in the county.
  • "Old House" Support and Resources.
  • The Rural Intensive Survey, documenting all buildings in the unincorporated areas of the county, by township.





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