Lunch and Learn: The Cobbler

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake

Ages 12+
For 118 years Heisler’s Bootery has remained not only the pillar of comforting footwear, but also the oldest family-owned businesses in McHenry County. Join local educator and 3rd generation cobbler, Jim Heisler as he shares his wisdom on the history of Heisler’s Bootery and how it came to be. From family traditions to historic tooling, find out what life is like to be in the shoes of a skilled craftsman in this hardworking trade.
Register in advance for code 131946-04 Lunch provided
$26 res/$34 non-res