LHF Kids Blog

Did you ever wonder why some people have brown hair and some people have black hair and some people have blond hair? Or why some people are left handed while others write with their right…

The museum opens May 1st! That’s only three days away. When you visit our museum this season, there are many people for you to meet. There are greeters in the Visitor Center. There are tractor…

It’s coming! On Saturday, April 19, Living History Farms will be open for our annual Family Easter Party! This is our first day open for everyone to visit this spring. There will be toy hunts…

“Rain, Rain, Go Away Come again another day Little Arthur wants to play.” – J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps, 1843 April is a rainy month. Spring rains bring May flowers. But they can also bring some boring afternoons when…

It’s finally spring time in Iowa! The grass at Living History Farms is starting to turn green. Our museum guides are getting all the historic houses and shops ready for you to visit soon! That…

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…

It’s going to be 60 degrees and sunny today! Time to really start thinking about spring and take those garden plans a step further! When we think of gardening, we usually think of lots of…

There is still snow in Iowa. The ground is frozen. But spring will be here soon and it is time to plan the fields and gardens at the museum! Lots of catalogs are coming in…

Here in Iowa, we have spent a lot of time inside our houses lately. It has been too cold to play outside.  When you are stuck inside all day what do you do to have…

This week is Valentine’s Day! This is the day we tell our friends and family how much we care about them!  Sending Valentine’s Day cards is one way to tell someone they are special. It…