We're Here ...because we want to see buildings of historic significance live side-by-side with development.   We're Here...because we want the landscape our grandparents saw, there for our grandchildren to see.  We're Here ...to help our citizens preserve and make good use of their historic homes, for generations to come.  We're your Historic Preservation Commission,  and we're here! 

The Comprehensive List of Historic Properties in McHenry County has been updated    

MCHHPC Commissioner Laurie Selpien Featured by the Northwest Herald for Victory Gardens    

The McHenry County Board Honors MCHHPC Chairman Nick Chirikos     

On January 15, 2013, the McHenry County Board approved a resolution honoring former Historic Preservation Commission Chariman Nick Chirikos for his years of service before being elected to the McHenry County Board.(Pictured from Left, Tina Hill, County Board Chairperson, Nick Chirkos, and Steven Greeley, Current Historic Commission Chairman).

 

 

The McHenry County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for a Cultural History Research and Program Seasonal position who will work during the summer. Please forward the attached job announcement to those you think maybe interested. For questions, Jenny Heider, MHRM, PHR Human Resources Manager can be reached at 815-338-6223 x1237. Applications are available at our Woodstock office or their website at www.mccdistrict.org/web/ab-employment.htm.    

Trout Valley Pool is now a McHenry County Landmark    

The McHenry County Board has approved the Trout Valley Pool as a McHenry County Historic Landmark under the County Historic Preservation Ordinance. The pool was constructed in 1923 and is located on River Road in the Village of Trout Valley. It was originally part of the John Hertz Leona Farms Estate and is still used today in its near-original form by residents of Trout Valley.

 

 

MAP OF AREA AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS HERE (PDF)

 For more information on any of our programs, or to find out how you can nominate your home or local site, just check out the topics to the left, send an inquiry to information@mchhpc.org or contact us through McHenry County Planning and Development.