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SUMMARY:Exhibit—The Road to Liberty
DESCRIPTION:The Men\, Women\, and Moments That Forged the United States\nThrough December 2026\nJohn Edward Smith Gallery (Kemin Cultivation Center)\nIncluded with General Admission\nA unique exhibit of historical portraits that come alive when you scan the QR codes! \nMeet the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the women of the Revolution\, and view key scenes from the battle for U.S. Independence. \nSample—Betsy Ross\n \nCreated by the White House and Prager U \n\n—SUPPORTING SPONSOR—\nThe 801 Group at Morgan Stanley
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/road-to-liberty/
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SUMMARY:Exhibit—Hoover on the Road
DESCRIPTION:A Hoover Presidential Foundation traveling museum experience\nApril 1–May 30\nCreated to extend the reach of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum\, the exhibit introduces visitors to Herbert Hoover’s life\, leadership\, and humanitarian legacy through engaging storytelling and historical interpretation. The exhibit highlights Hoover’s work as an engineer\, global problem-solver\, and public servant whose influence extended far beyond his presidency. You’ll also learn about Hoover Ball! \nFor kids\, there’s a dress-up corner where you can pose at a presidential podium. We also have great giveaways like sunglasses\, drinking cups\, and hacky sack balls. \nLiving History Farms is the final stop for this traveling exhibit! \nFree through April 29 • Tuesday–Saturday • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. \nIncluded with general admission starting April 30
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/hoover/
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SUMMARY:Exhibit—Becoming the United States
DESCRIPTION:Colonial America to Reconstruction\nMay 5–June 26\nJohn Edward Smith Gallery (Kemin Cultivation Center)\nIncluded with General Admission\nIntroduce upper elementary-age students to the beginnings of American history and the skills involved in primary source analysis. Explore individuals\, groups\, and documents that have contributed to who we are as a country\, and encourage students to think critically about the firsthand accounts of this era. \nOn loan from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/exhibit-becoming-the-united-states/
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SUMMARY:Freedom Truck
DESCRIPTION:Come see the mobile museum traveling the country\nMay 12–23 • Tuesday–Saturday • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\nFREE!\nLearn how 13 colonies declared and won independence from Britain. \nTake a quiz—“Are you a loyalist or a patriot?” \nSign your name to a digital  Declaration of Independence. \nView a wall of 50 American heroes. \nAnd more! \nFreedom Truck Mobile Museums were created in partnership with PragerU and Hillsdale College and made possible by The Institute of Museum and Library Services.
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/freedom-truck/
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SUMMARY:Exhibit—Freedom: A History of US
DESCRIPTION:Our changing ideas from the founders to Obama’s election\nMay 12–June 5\nJohn Edward Smith Gallery (Kemin Cultivation Center)\nIncluded with General Admission\nSince 1776\, when the United States declared independence from Great Britain\, the idea of freedom and our understanding of its implications have changed dramatically. This exhibit traces the evolving concept of freedom from the founding era to the election of Barack Obama. Among the highlights are a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence\, a printed draft and the official copy of the U.S. Constitution\, Lincoln’s handwritten notes for speeches\, and letters by leading figures such as Frederick Douglass\, Susan B. Anthony\, Martin Luther King Jr.\, and more. \nOn loan from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/exhibit-freedom-a-history-of-us/
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SUMMARY:Decoration Day + Historic Baseball
DESCRIPTION:Explore the origins and meaning of Memorial Day!\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23\nProcession begins at the Gazebo at 1 p.m.\nCeremony at New Hope Cemetery follows immediately\nTown buildings will be closed during procession and ceremony \nAll activities included with general admission\nTICKETS\n \nMemorial Day began in 1868 as a day called Decoration Day. More than 600\,000 soldiers had died during the American Civil War\, and their families did not want anyone to forget their sacrifice. On Decoration Day\, these families went to the graveyard with flowers and flags to decorate the graves of their soldiers who had died. \nToday\, we honor all fallen soldiers on Memorial Day\, not just those who died in the Civil War. Families still go to cemeteries to remember family members who are gone. \nYou can see what Decoration Day might have looked like over 100 years ago. \nHistoric Baseball demonstration\nStarting at 3:30 p.m. • FREE • Front lawn\n \nLearn about the history of this most American of pastimes! Our players in period uniforms will explain 1876 rules (no cussing or spitting\, for starters). You can even try your own turn at bat.
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/decoration-day/
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SUMMARY:Spring Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:The perfect opportunity for families to learn together!\nFriday\, May 29 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.\nDiscounted admission if you buy ahead • Free for members\nPurchase advance tickets \nYou and your children will have the opportunity to tour the museum’s many historic areas\, participate in hands-on activities\, complete a special activity sheet\, and most of all have fun! We suggest that you plan at least 3–4 hours for your experience. \n You’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch\, or to leave the museum and return later in the day. \nSpecial demonstrations and activities\n\n 1700 Farm 9:30–11:30am and 1–3pm: Indigenous Ioway games\, fur exploration \n 1850 Farm 9:30–11:30am: Wool work\, churning butter\n1850 Farm 1–3pm: Wool work\, pioneer games \n 1900 Farm 9:30–11:30am and 1–3pm: Putting hay in barn\, laundry on washboard \n Flynn Mansion 9:30–11:30am and 1–3pm: Croquet on lawn\, parlor games \n Tangen Home 9:30–11:30am: Making fattigman\nTangen Home 1–3pm: Ironing with a Norwegian mangle \n Broom Works 9:30–11:30am and 1–3pm: Binding brooms \n Blacksmith 9:30–11:30am and 1–3pm: Welding demonstrations \n Print Shop 9:30–11:30am and 1–3pm: Job press demonstrations \n Drug Store 9:30–11:30am Making toilet water\nDrug Store 1–3pm Perfume scent identification \n Millinery 9:30am–2pm only: Making fans/language of the fan \n Learning Center 9am–noon and 1–3pm: Spark!Lab Smithsonian\nLearning Center all day: America 250 activities—Wish Wall and My America 2026 flag mosaic \nTurn in your Homeschool Day checklist for a free souvenir!
URL:https://www.lhf.org/event/spring-homeschool-day/
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