CURRENT HOURS: Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm
Wedding Ceremonies at 11am and 1:30pm Visit the 1850 Pioneer Farm for a recreated pioneer wedding! Travel out to the farm to meet Living History Farms’ June bride as you join the 1850 Farm staff…
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Watch the origins of “America’s Greatest Pastime” by catching a Walnut Hill Bluestockings 1876-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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Living History Farms says thank you to all of the teachers who put in the time and effort to bring learning to life for their students. If you've never been to Living History Farms with…
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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 1876 town of Walnut Hill. 1876 marks the first centennial of the United States, and…
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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-era Ioway Farm where farm staff will present demonstrations to showcase…
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What was it like to be a guest at a birthday party in 1876? Join us for a child's birthday celebration at the Flynn Mansion and find out! Play historic games on the lawn, then…
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Living History Farms’ “original” community event! Watch as our historic farmers bring in this year’s grain harvest, using hand power, horsepower, and steam. Hear the smash of the flail and the roar of the steam-powered…
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It’s Election Day in Walnut Hill. The 1876 town makes a decision at the polls and you’re invited to help get out the vote! Find out the issues that Victorian voters cared about most and…
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Celebrate! Fall Homeschool Day is a chance to celebrate many milestones. The Flynn Farm, established in 1870, is now 150 years old. Women received the right to vote 100 years ago, thanks to the 19th…
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Living History Farms welcomes dogs to the museum any day of the season, and we'd love to see dogs and owners this Saturday! Bring your well-behaved pup to walk through the 1876 Town of Walnut…
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