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Hot Chocolate and History

FREE, Drop-In Event at Colonel Palmer House on Sat, Oct 25

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Hot Chocolate and History

Sat, Oct 25, 10 am-2 pm

Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake

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Free, just drop-in

  • Hot chocolate samples & flavorings bar
  • Chocolate history displays
  • Culinary demos
  • Chocolate crafts & stories
  • Hot chocolate magic show
  • Games & more

The Colonel Palmer House was built c.1858 by settlers Gustavus and Henrietta Palmer. Located on its original site, the home was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Currently the home is maintained by the Crystal Lake Park District and is home to the Crystal Lake Historical Society.

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For more information or questions, contact Sarah Taylor, staylor@crystallakeparks.org.

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