Under a sunny sky, find out all about all the Palmer family gardens might yield with a final harvest. From the generations of soil to a heritage of heirlooms, celebrate the prime picking time of the season. Discover what it takes to build a home, learn historic cooking practices and recipes.
Also explore the traditions at Palmer’s Corner:
Palmer Family Heritage
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Historic Cooking & Recipes
Architecture Relay Race-How Fast Can You Build?
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Kitchen Garden Heirlooms
Family Crest Crafts
Backyard Games
Date: Sat, Aug 24, 10 am-2 pm
Location: Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake
FREE, all ages
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.
For more information or questions, contact Sarah Taylor, staylor@crystallakeparks.org.
