Have a fun, unique and memorable evening at a Living History Farms historic dinner! Join us for a dining experience that will take you back in time to Iowa's golden farming years of 1875 or 1900. Served family-style, historic recipes are prepared from scratch on a wood-burning stove.
The 2011-2012 Historic Dinner season runs from October 21, 2011 – March 18, 2012. Reserve your dinner at either the 1875 Tangen Home or 1900 Farm by choosing from the options below, or by calling 515-278-5286 x126.
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Stroll along a lamp-lit boardwalk to the cozy 1875 Tangen House. Sip spiced punch next to the parlor fireplace while a host shares stories of Victorian life.
Savor a multiple course meal in the elegant dining room as historical interpreters serve dinner family style. After dinner, gather with fellow guests for lighthearted parlor games, such as a Victorian guessing game or “Hunt the Thimble.”
1875 Tangen Home dinners are offered Wednesday-Sunday. After December 25th, Tangen Home dinners will be offered Friday-Sunday only.
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A horse-drawn wagon carries you to the farmhouse, where the smell of freshly baked rolls and hot cider welcomes you. Enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal by the warmth of the stove served family style by our historical interpreters.
Make room for dessert with a lantern-lit trip outside to our 119-year-old barn. Or stay inside and peruse the 1895 Montgomery Ward catalog and play a game of checkers. After dessert, bundle up for the wagon ride back to your car.
1900 Farm dinners are offered Tuesday-Sunday with an afternoon and evening meal offered on Saturday.
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Note: If paying by check or gift certificate, please select “check” as your method of payment after selecting the dinner you wish to book. All checks and/or gift certificates must be received within 14 days to confirm your reservation. Please mail checks and/or gift certificates to Living History Farms, Attn Historic Dinner, 2600 111th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
