Launch party for new book on Belvidere and Boone County history to be held August 6

A launch party for the release of the book “Belvidere and Boone County” will be held Thursday, August 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. The newest book on the history of Belvidere and Boone County was published by Arcadia Publishing as part of its Image of America series.
The 128-page book features nearly 200 photos with captions that tell the story of the first 100 years of local history. It was produced by the Boone County History Project, made up of a group of 10 Boone County-area residents, including writers, educators, genealogists, preservationists and history buffs.
The launch party is open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for sale for $20, which is a ten percent savings off the listed cover price. This price is good only for the launch party. Members of the history project will be on hand to sign books. Proceeds from the book’s sale will benefit the Boone County Historical Society, Ida Public Library, and the Belvidere Historical Preservation Commission.
For information, contact Mike Doyle at 815.298.7188 or at [email protected]