"THE JAMES"

Mobile Museum

Experience McHenry

County History

In a Unique Way

"The James” is easy to reserve.  Just

call the McHenry County Historical

Society:       815-923-2267

The Society recommends one month

 lead time for booking. 

 

2003 Superior Achievement Award by the Illinois Association of Museums  2004  Awarded Certificate of Commendation by the American Association for State of Local History

The James as a mobile exhibit gallery is outstanding.  You provide visitors with just enough artifacts, images, and information to get them hooked into wanting more.  I think it’s an excellent way to reach the multitude of constituents who live in an area as geographically large as McHenry County by making your presence known in their smaller neighborhoods.”

           Mark S. Harmon,

           Past President of the Illinois Association of Museums   

“Thank you so much for bringing ‘The James’ to our library.  We received very positive feedback from our patrons.  Even though it was a very hot day, our count of James visitors was over 100!  It would be wonderful if we could make this an annual event.  Thank you!”

The Young Peoples Services Staff

McHenry Public Library District 

“Thank you so much for participating again this year in our Sidewalk Activities.  Everyone enjoyed going through the Historical Bus.  It helped make the day a big success.” 

         Deb McClaughry, President

         Riverside Area Business Assn, McHenry

Exhibits of a local nature

change each year.

"The James” is available year round for one day appearances at grand openings, special events and other county-wide public venues.

“The James” measures 36’-0” long and 7’-3” wide.  It comes equipped with a

generator and can be self contained with air conditioning or heat.  On sites

that don’t allow generator use, lights only are available if electricity is provided.

There is no charge for “The James” appearing at not-for profit functions although business sponsors would be welcomed and advertised by the Society as sponsors.  For business requests, there is a $200 donation.

“The James” is easy to reserve. 

Just call the McHenry County Historical Society

815-923-2267

The Society recommends one month lead time for booking. 

The Mission of the

McHenry County Historical Society is

Providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County History

to enrich life.

Contact the Historical Society at

815-923-2267

for membership, museum programming

and local history research. 

The McHenry County Historical Museum

is located at 6422 Main Street, Union, IL