
May = Local History Month
May is designated as the ‘Local History Month’ and we’d like to pay homage with "The More You Know, the ...

April’s National Poetry Month
The ways we can celebrate Huntley’s history are vast and wonderful. This month we were inspired by the national designation ...

Road Trip from Huntley
Please venture by our newest display in the Local History Department at the Huntley Area Public Library titled, “Road Trip ...

Huntley Yuletide Memories
Yuletide Memories A charming poem written by a Huntley resident some 80 years ago gives a glimpse of Christmas past ...

Electric Trolley Line Had a Convenient Stop in Huntley from 1905-1930
Electric Trolley Line Had a Convenient Stop in Huntley from 1905-1930 Some called it the streetcar. Some called it the ...

Huntley Gazebo Marks 30th Anniversary
The beautiful gazebo in the Huntley Town Square park will mark its 30th anniversary on August 26. The current structure ...

Deicke Park: Who Was Edwin Deicke?
Are you enjoying Deicke Park this summer? If so, you can thank Edwin Deicke, a philanthropist who donated the ...

Huntley High School Graduates Class of 1913
Four students made up the entire Huntley High School graduating class in 1913. Their school was an imposing brick building ...

Farm Services Memorabilia on Display at the Huntley Area Public Library
Farming was a huge industry in the Huntley area in the past. Providing feed for cattle and seeds and fertilizer ...

Margaret Donahue: Huntley Native and Chicago Cubs Executive
First Woman Corporate Officer in Major League Baseball Huntley native Margaret Donahue didn’t want the job with the Chicago Cubs ...