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all-day A Century of Education: Crystal... @ Colonel Palmer House
A Century of Education: Crystal... @ Colonel Palmer House
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A Century of Education:  Crystal Lake Community High School @ Colonel Palmer House
What we know today as Crystal Lake Central High School is 100 years old!  This exhibit covers the history of the building, student life, sports, arts, and much more.  The Senior Class of 1924 is … Continued
all-day Our Miss Knox Exhibit @ Colonel Palmer House
Our Miss Knox Exhibit @ Colonel Palmer House
all-day
Our Miss Knox Exhibit @ Colonel Palmer House
Florence Knox was an elementary school teacher in Crystal Lake for more than fifty years.  Beginning her career in rural one-room schoolhouses, then transitioning to School District 47, Miss Knox taught fourth grade to hundreds … Continued

Past Events

Fall Harvest at the Colonel Palmer House

When:
October 2, 2021@10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2021-10-02T10:00:00-05:00
2021-10-02T14:00:00-05:00
Where:
Colonel Palmer House
Cost:
Free

Fall has arrived and it’s time to prepare the kitchen garden for winter.  Gather with Colonel Palmer House staff and volunteers to stock the pantry for the cold season, preserve the bounty of the kitchen gardens and prepare some delicious dishes in our outdoor clay oven.  Historical food preservation, cooking methods, and tools will be demonstrated and a harvest-themed craft will also be available.  Just drop by – great for all ages!