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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. But now, 45 years after her death, her name can still be found among Cubs’ history, on a Chicago park and in books on notable women. Through Margaret’s three nieces and in numerous news articles … Read more

Kamphausen, William

Name: William Kamphausen Branch of Service: Navy Rank Held: En 3 Submarine Qualified Years of Service: 1968-1970 Served in: Vietnam Service Awards: National Defense Service, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star

Introducing the Huntley History Coloring Book – Our Town

Have some fun learning more Huntley history with the new Our Town coloring book. Find interesting historical facts included on each page. Stop in the library to pick up your free copy of this Huntley treasure. The book was a collaborative effort between the Huntley Area Public Library Local History Department, The Huntley Historical Society … Read more

Scavenger Hunt-ley

Think you know Huntley? Want to get outside and explore the Friendly Village with Country Charm and learn some Huntley History while you are at it? Download and try this Town Square Scavenger-Hunt-ley. This is a joint effort between the Huntley Area Public Library’s Local History Department and The Huntley Historical Society. The answers will … Read more

Share your story — HAPL Local History COVID-19 Repository

  The Huntley Area Public Library COVID-19 Repository is an archive of photos, poems, drawings and other items submitted from Huntley Area locals and businesses. It depicts their stories during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. We are no longer taking submissions for COVID Repository. Thank you to those that submitted content.

Take a Self Guided Tour of Huntley Town Square

Use this handy guide to take a tour of the Historical Huntley Town Square. Download this map or visit the library to get a copy! Downtown Self Guided Tour June 2024 Explore the history on East Main St., Coral St., Church St. and Woodstock St. including the Veterans War Memorial, the Old Village Fire Bell … Read more