The Kendall County Historical Society
**The Official Board Authorized And Approved Web Site Of The Kendall County Historical Society**
"Preserving the heritage of Kendall County Since 1970"
EVENTS 2009
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The Blacktop Barons Car Club - Car Show to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy - June 6th at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission to be announced. 2 bands will play during the course of the event. Pre 1966 cars, trucks and bikes. Swap meet area as well. Click Here to see pictures from last year's event.
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World War II Re-Enactment - June 27th & June 28th at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. Admission $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 7 - 12. Children 6 and under FREE. See our re-enactors demonstrate what life was like for a soldier during World War II. Time line encampment, daily battles, All Theaters, All Nations; watch history come alive. Click Here to see pictures from last year's event.
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36th Annual Fall Festival - September 26th & September 27th at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. Admission $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 7 - 12. Children 6 and under FREE. See antique tractors, cars, trucks, gas engines and other antique equipment on display and being used. We also have several crafters that come to sell their wares, a flea market, a harvest wagon, bake items, children's games, crops, petting zoo, daily entertainment and hayrides too. It's a great time for the whole family. See you there! Click Here to see some pictures from last year's event.
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Halloween Party - October 18th and October 25th at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. Admission $3.00 for all ages. There will be old fashioned games and trick or treating for the kids. We have a costume parade and prizes are awarded. We also have hayrides that take you through our haunted barn. A great time for kids of all ages. To see some pictures from the October 19, 2008 Party Click Here. To see some pictures from the October 26, 2008 Party Click Here.
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Christmas At The Farm - December 6th and December 13th. Times are from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. Admission for all ages is $3.00. There will be crafts and goodies for the kids, a story teller, chestnut roasting, cookie icing and Santa Claus will be there too! A great time for the entire family. Come on out and enjoy and old fashioned Christmas on the farm! To see some pictures from the December 7, 2008 event Click Here.
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Now in 2009
you will be able to purchase fresh honey made right at The Lyon Farm. There will be several sized jars to choose from, and you won't find fresher honey anywhere. So, come out to our events and get some honey. Fresh from the hive to you!
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Welcome to The Kendall County Historical Society website. The historical society was chartered in 1970 to preserve the history of Kendall County and to provide historical education for the county's residents. The Kendall County Historical Society has no paid staff, nor does it depend on support from any governmental agency. Operating income is derived from memberships, regular and memorial donations, events held at the Lyon Farm, fees for providing research material, the sale of books and other miscellaneous items. The everyday business of the organization is handled entirely by volunteers. Kendall County is located in the north central part of Illinois and was established in 1841. Yorkville is the county seat, and the Historical Library/Archives are located there at 107 W. Center, in the oldest church building in the county. The Kendall County Historical Society acquired the building after a new Congregational Church was completed in 1990.