For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used […]
Learn about traditional soap making during our demo! Join us to see how we get the lye and use lard to make our soap for the year. Date: Wednesday, July 8th Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Fee: Included with tour admission
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used […]
The average Early American settler used wool from sheep and linen made from flax for their clothing. When processed, both fibers are an off white to tan color. Since color in clothing was usually desirable, the farm wife would have to use natural plant materials to dye the skeins of yarn or fabric. Come discover […]
Farmer’s Cheese is a dairy product, an unripened cheese made by adding rennet and bacterial starter to coagulate and acidify milk. Farmer cheese may be made from the milk of cows, sheep or goats, with each giving its own texture and flavor. During coagulation the mixture separates into curds (solid) and whey (liquid), then the […]
This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are made as well as many other functional and artistic items. Instructor: Joan Glusiec Date: Friday August 7th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour […]
Join us for our last day of Summer Tours for the 2026 season! Visit with the animals, take a tour of our historic buildings, and see how the barn construction is coming along. Date: September 7, 2026 (Rain or Shine) Time: 10am to 5pm Admission: $15 adults / $8 children age 3 - 12 (Advanced […]