Community Corner
Stop by Colonel Palmer House to Enjoy FREE Arbor Day Drop-In Activities
Free fun for all ages, Th-Sat, April 23-25
In celebration of Arbor Day, stop by Colonel House for FREE, family fun and learning experiences.
Th, Apr 23, 11 am-5 pm
Fri, Apr 24, 11 am-5 pm
Sat, Apr 25, 10 am-4 pm
Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
All Ages, FREE, just drop-in
Activities:
• History of Arbor Day & Tree Traditions in Crystal Lake slide show
• Arbor Day Craft
• Tree Inspired Tea Samples
• Scavenger Hunt
• Leaf Signing for Tree Exhibit
• Storytime & Poetry
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.
