November 03, 2024
Harvest Time in 1858
Powers Walker House • 6201 Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60072 Organized by McHenry County Conservation District
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Description
Online registration is not available. Please call 815.338.6223 for additional information.
Step back in time to the 1850's at harvest time. Try your hand at corn shelling, grinding corn into flour, or making a corn husk or yarn doll. Witness harvest activities like the baking of bread in the wood-burning cookstove and grinding herbs for winter use. Tour the historic farmhouse to learn more about its restoration.
- This is a free special event and registration is not required.
- Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Check Before You Go: It may be necessary to cancel events due to weather or other unforeseen reasons. Last minute cancellations will be posted on the home page of the District's website www.mccdistrict.org and the program description online will be designated as cancelled.
Age Category
Adults and Families
Location
Powers Walker House at Glacial Park Conservation Area
Instructor
Gail Brown
Age and Gender
Co-Ed