"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.
"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.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
2008-2009
Lincoln, The Man
In conjunction with the 2009 bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the theme of "The James" is "Lincoln, the Man."
A highlight of the exhibit is the opportunity to place your hand on a reproduction of the 1860's cast made of Lincoln's hand during his presidential election campaign.
The exhibit also shows the personal side of Lincoln.
|
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
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