Historic Powers-Walker House open for living history event

The 1854 Greek revival home at Glacial Park is open to the public only a handful of times each year.

May 25, 2021 at 11:30 am CDT

A chance to see prehistoric tools and how they’re used is one of several events lined up this fall at the historic Powers-Walker House at Route 31 and Harts Road in Glacial Park near Ringwood. — Meet and interact with volunteers in historical attire at the Powers-Walker house event, "Meet Mary Powers." (Provided by McHenry County Conservation District)

A living history event at the historic Powers-Walker House at Glacial Park Conservation Area will let visitors learn about the first woman to raise a family in the 1854 Greek revival home.

The house will be open for hourly tours during the event, “Meet Mary Powers,” which will take place noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the home, 6201 Harts Road, Ringwood, according to a news release.

Volunteers in historical attire will be available to answer questions, according to the release. The Powers-Walker House is open to the public only a handful of times each year.

The event is open to all ages and free to attend, according to the release. Registration is required and space is limited.

Registration can be completed online at MCCD.me/PWH21.

Meet and interact with volunteers in historical attire at the Powers-Walker house event, "Meet Mary Powers." (Provided by McHenry County Conservation District)