Macktown Living History

Cabin Build

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Watch how a log cabin is built by seeing volunteers re-build a cabin in the forest preserve.

Free

NSLD Day at Macktown Living History

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Bring your stuffed animal for a parade at 10 am then enjoy an ice cream treat and check out the forest preserve.

Free

Christmas at Macktown Living History

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy learning about Christmas at Macktown.

$5

Sundays at Macktown Living History

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy an educational afternoon learning about Native Americans at Macktown.

$5

Recurring

Frenchman’s Frolic

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Learn about a pre-1850’s rendezvous camp with blacksmithing, black powder shooting, rope making and more.

Free
Recurring

Frenchman’s Frolic

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Learn about a pre-1850’s rendezvous camp with blacksmithing, black powder shooting, rope making and more.

Free

Cider Making

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy learning about cider making.

$5

Living History Sunday

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Learn about historical chores, how people celebrated and enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social.

$5

NSLD Day and Stuffie Parade

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Check out the historic sites and beauty of Macktown Forest Preserve. At 10 am, kids can bring a stuffed animal to parade in nature, enjoy an ice cream treat, and Continue Reading

Free

Atlatl Sunday

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Learn how to throw a spear and other historical life skills. Kids can grind corn and take it home.

$5