# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum (WiM) during Downtown Macomb's Moon Over Macomb festivities! On Saturday, October 17th, from 10:00 am to noon, drop in to learn how to make corn husk dolls, view artifacts from WiM's collection, and taste historic culinary traditions. 

Throughout the event, guests can explore harvest traditions at interactive stations illustrating food preparation and preservation for the winter months. Victorian ladies Mrs. Bath and Mrs. Chu will demonstrate time-honored techniques for making homemade apple butter. At the same time, volunteer Dona Lantz will host a peach jam station with canning tips and samples. Guests can learn about harvesting grains, including corn shelling and an 1873 reaper once used to harvest wheat for bread, and taste fresh-baked bread generously donated by our local bread-baking expert, Aly Sturgis, owner of Sullivan Taylor Coffee House. Come taste seasonal treats, hear live music with guitarist Mari Loehrlein, and experience harvest traditions that bring history to life! 

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, making it the perfect way to embrace the fall spirit with friends and family.

Questions?
Give us a call at 309.837.2750, text us at 309.837.2613, or email us at info@wimuseum.org.

This program is funded in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council.

The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 South Lafayette Street, just one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. For more details about our upcoming programs and exhibits, visit www.wimuseum.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/macomb/wim-offers-a-moon-over-macomb-event-make-a-corn-husk-doll/200030769025335
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Macomb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455
- **lat**: 40.45741
- **long**: -90.67146
- **full address**: 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll being held?
  - **A:** WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll?
  - **A:** WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll is organized by Western Illinois Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Macomb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WiM offers a Moon Over Macomb Event: Make a Corn Husk Doll sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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