Wauconda Township Historical Society presents, "What's In a Town Name?"

Diana Dretske from the Lake County Discovery Museum will give a Powerpoint presentation on "What's In a Name?" Lake County's rich tapestry of history is woven into the very fibers of its place names. With over 500 place names associated with the county's communities, this presentation delves into the origins of names in terms of the individuals and events that influenced them. Learn how Wauconda really got its name and other local names. Stay after the program for a guided tour of the Cook House. Light Refreshments. $5 fee at the door.