Join the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum as it celebrates its 60th anniversary and launches a new museum season from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2.

Enjoy live music from Johnny and the Madmen, delicious barbecue from Kissed by Fire, ice cream from Julie Ann’s Frozen Custard and samples from local craft breweries, Crystal Lake Brewing, MobCraft Brewery and Taproom, Sew Hop'd Brewery of Huntley, Scorched Earth Brewing Company, and Spirit Water Brewery, Distillery, Taproom.

There also will be opportunities buy chances to win a special 60th anniversary quilt and a 60/40 raffle.

The highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of our five new museum exhibits, led by a unique exhibition called "60 Years, 60 Objects: Stories from McHenry County." This exhibit showcases 60 never-before-seen objects from the historical society's collection. Other exhibits making their debut are: “You Auto be in McHenry County;” “McHenry County Enlists: The Great War, 1914-1918;” “Strike up the Band” and “Bootleggers & Speakeasies: Prohibition in McHenry County.” Museum admission is free.

This event, located at 6422 Main St. in Union,  is open to members, friends, and the public. MCHS Members are encouraged to bring a friend, and those who do will be entered into a prize drawing! Drink tickets are $3 each or four for $10. Be prepared to show your ID.