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Time for School!

Posted on September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 School has already begun for most children. Shopping for school supplies is complete, new clothes have been purchased and an introductory visit to the school is now done. Students are getting to…

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Fun at the Fair!

Posted on August 17, 2015

August 17, 2015 The Iowa State Fair started last week and people around town have been talking about when they are going to go to the fair and what things they like to see. The…

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Swimming!

Posted on July 20, 2015

July 20, 2015 Summer has officially begun and it has been hot outside! Have you been swimming to have fun and stay cool? Maybe you have a favorite swimsuit you like to wear. People who…

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Houses and Homes

Posted on June 15, 2015

June 15, 2015 This summer at Living History Farms, we are celebrating houses and homes! The places people live in come in lots of shapes and sizes. Some houses are big. Some houses are small….

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Fur Coats and Covers

Posted on March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015 Have you ever wondered where people in the past got the things they needed for everyday life? Where did their clothes come from? or their blankets? How about their tools and their…

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Winter Wonderlands

Posted on February 24, 2015

February 24, 2015 It’s February in Iowa. We still have snow on the ground. It’s been very cold here this week, too. Do you like snow and cold? Lots of kids love to play in…

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Christmas is Coming!

Posted on December 2, 2014

December 2, 2014 Christmas is coming! For some people, that means it is time to decorate the house and to cook special foods. In our last post, we talked about traditions or past-times. A tradition…

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Back to School!

Posted on September 22, 2014

The first day of fall is here! Fall is when it starts to get colder. The leaves on the trees turn fun colors and pumpkins turn orange in the garden. For many kids, fall is…

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Irish Ancestors!

Posted on March 17, 2014

On March 17th, many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick was a man who lived long ago in Ireland. He was famous for doing good works there. Ireland is an island country in the…

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