CURRENT HOURS: OPEN DAILY: MON-SAT 9AM-4PM, SUN 12PM-4PM
Learn what makes a honey bee a honey bee and discover why pollination is important. Developed by the Purdue University Agriculture Exhibit Design Center, this family-oriented, interactive exhibit will open your eyes to the special…
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Open 9am-4pm, with games beginning at 11am. Enjoy an old-fashioned fourth with an iconic, historic Independence Day celebration in the town of Walnut Hill. 1876 marks the first centennial of the United States, and Living…
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Performances at 11:15 am and 1:30 pm The Living History Farms Melodrama Society will present two short performances of Prof. Savage's Traveling Medicine Show just behind the Flynn Mansion, next to the flower gardens. Actors…
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Watch the origins of “America’s Greatest Pastime” by catching a Walnut Hill Bluestockings 1875-rules baseball game. The team, made up of LHF volunteers, follow Gentleman’s rules, which include: no mitts allowed; the batter, or “striker”,…
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Historic Game Night Explore historic sites around the town of Walnut Hill, challenge your friends to some classic 19th century lawn games, and meet a farm animal or two – all with a drink in…
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The people of the Ioway nation were some of Iowa’s first farmers! Explore this Native American culture which gave Iowa its name. Visit our 1700 Ioway Farm where farm staff will present hands-on activities to showcase how…
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Performances at 11:15 am and 1:00 pm The Living History Farms Melodrama Society will present two performances of Prof. Savage's Traveling Medicine Show just behind the Flynn Mansion, next to the flower gardens. Actors in period…
VIEW EVENTExplore the history of Iowa law and sit on an 1875 jury during Living History Farms' Circuit Court Day. Lawyers, witnesses, judge and court clerks, re-created by costumed interpreters, will present real court cases from…
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Vaudeville & Circus Night Explore historic sites around the town of Walnut Hill, enjoy performances by Living History Farms' own Melodrama Society, meet a farm animal or two, and challenge your friends to some classic…
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Living History Farms’ “original” community event! Get your hands dirty and help our interpreters bring in this year’s grain harvest, using hand power, horsepower, and steam. Witness it all as you hear the smash of…
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