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Harvest Gathering of 1858

Elizabeth Hipp, Neighbor

The McHenry County Conservation District hosts a re-enactment of harvest time at the historic Powers-Walker House. Enjoy corn shelling, grinding corn into four, making a corn husk or yarn doll, and other harvest activities. Also learn about life in the 1850s and view a weapons demonstration from the Cavalry sergeant. This free event does not require registration. 

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