Christmas at Macktown Living History
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesExplore traditions, revelry, and observations of what Christmas season meant to the early residents of Macktown.
$5
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Getting Ready for Winter
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesLearn about harvesting, preparing homesteads, and what the change of season meant to the residents of Macktown. Cost: $5 per person, kids 6 and under are free
$5
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NSLD Annual Stuffed Animal Parade and Nature Fun
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesBring your stuffed pet or favorite toy, do a scavenger hunt, and tour historic sites with Macktown Living History. Enjoy “parading with your pet” in nature. Then eat a frozen Continue Reading
Free
Harvest Festival
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesEnjoy historic recipes, games, and a costume contest at 1 pm each day.
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Annual Stuffed Pet Parade with North Suburban Library District
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesBring your stuffed pet or favorite toy, do a scavenger hunt, and tour historic sites with Macktown Living History. Enjoy “parading with your pet” in nature. Then eat a frozen Continue Reading
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Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesVolunteer and help at the forest preserve! Teen service project available at Macktown Living History Education Center. North Suburban Library District has partnered with Macktown to help prepare the forest Continue Reading
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Frenchman’s Frolic at Macktown Historic Site
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesLearn about pre-1850’s Rendezvous Camp featuring historic games and contests, black powder shooting, crafts, skills and more. This event continues Sunday.
Free
Macktown Living History 2nd Sunday
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesLearn about the atlatl (spear) and other historic life skills of the past.
Free
Preserving the Harvest
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesFind out how people kept food through the winter before refrigeration.
Free
Archaeological Digs for Kids and Adults
Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United StatesKids ages 9-12 can dig for artifacts. All sessions are supervised by archeologists from Midwest Archaeological Research Services. Call 815-624-4200 to register. Cost: $25 per person
$25
