08/03/2024
Please be aware that tickets are ONLY sold at the door. If your party is larger than 10 please reach out to us and make a reservation!
Normal admission rates apply. $15 for adults; $12.50 for seniors or military; $9 for kids 5 -17; kids under 5 are free.
Our Pioneer Days are coming up quickly! You definitely want to make sure you have this on your calendar! September 19th and 20th will be our Pioneer Educational Days!
PLEASE REMEMBER -***SPECIAL RATE FOR SCHOOLS AND CO-OP HOMESCHOOL IF PAYING AS A GROUP *** GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH AND 20TH BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15th. ***
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September 21st and 22nd will be our regular Pioneer Days! We can't wait to see you there!
Arrive at 9 and plan to spend most of the day to fully enjoy all the day has to offer! Volunteers begin cleaning up at about 3pm in preparation for the Visitor closing at 3:30pm. A link will be provided for the September 19th through noon the 22nd, 2024, Pioneer Day's schedule in early September—we're still working on scheduling activities for this day!
Featured Heritage Craftspeople
The Heritage Craftspeople featured each year vary, but in the past have included people who perform blacksmithing, tin smithing, weaving and spinning, basket weaving, lace making, using a printing press, sewing, broom making, etc.
Living History Demonstrations
Demonstrations during this annual event vary but may include laundry, churning butter, hearth cooking, making sausage, old-fashioned games, gardening, making dyes, and other daily tasks.
Hands-On Activities
Activities are provided at stations around the museum to enhance visitor experiences and understanding of pioneer life. Activities vary—visitors may be able to weave on a loom, spin wool on a wheel, churn butter, grind corn or coffee, dip candles, create old-fashioned toys, and more.
Music
Period music adds another dimension to Pioneer Day, and over the years has been performed by a variety of very talented musicians. Thank you all for helping to make our event special!
Vendors
Occasionally vendors will be invited to display and sell products that relate to the pioneer theme. Often, the heritage craftspeople will sell their wares or contract for a project during the day.