2221 Freeport Road * PO Box 566 * Rockton, Illinois 61072 * 815.624.4200

About Macktown Living History

The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District, which owns the land on which Macktown and the trading post once sat, and the Macktown Living History Education Center have undertaken plans to restore Macktown to its 1830 - 1846 historic condition using a master plan by Sheaffer Land Architects. Plans include archaeological excavations; reconstruction of the Hayes Tavern, the Mack Store, and furniture shop, and other historic buildings. After being moved from its original foundation, 2007 sees the schoolhouse being dismantled and prepared for its return to its original site. Construction of the historic state road as well as restoration of the prairie and oak savanna were completed in 2007. Other historic landscapes; reconstruction of a ferry and skiff landing; and necessary alterations to the Macktown golf course are in future plans. The project has an estimated cost of $2.5 million. Your generous contributions will help us to fulfill our plans to make this Illinois' premier living history site. With your help, we will be able to celebrate our history, and restore this historical treasure for the education and enjoyment of our future generations.

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