Powers-Walker House: Archaeological Awareness

Visit this Greek Revival 1854 house and learn about the families that once called it home.

October's open house features archaeologists who will describe how prehistoric technologies are discovered and interpreted, and volunteers will demonstrate some prehistoric skills. Examples of artifacts will be on display, including those found at the Powers-Walker House. Bring your own arrowheads or prehistoric tools for identification by professional archaeologists.

Powers-Walker House is located within Glacial Park. Enter at Route 31 and Harts Road, and follow signs to Powers-Walker House.

This is a free, all-ages, drop-in program. Registration not required.

You may also like the following events from McHenry County Conservation District:

• Next Sunday, 17th August, 12:00 pm, Powers-Walker House Living History: Life and Times of WWII in Ringwood
• Next month, 5th September, 07:00 pm, First Fridays Concerts: Justin Wallace in Ringwood
• This October, 2nd October, 06:00 pm, Powers-Walker House: Twilight at the Farmhouse in Ringwood