The Sears and Roebuck catalog provided unprecedented access to household necessities and amenities. The availability of these factory made goods lessened rural isolation and narrowed the differences between city and country life. Explore the Gibson Farmhouse and discover the variety of household goods from the “wish” book. Examine catalog ads and see the appeal of Mr. Sears’ innovative marketing. FREE with park admission. Noon-4:00pm.

The Bum Ditty Barn Dance Band is an old-time string band based in Lafayette, Indiana. Robert Freeman (banjo & fiddle) is from St. Louis, Missouri, and started playing old-time music in high school. Cliff Harrison (fiddle & guitar) and Jesse Danner (guitar & banjo) are from Charleston, Illinois, and started listening to old-time music before they were born. The band’s name gives you an idea of its style; a danceable old-time ensemble that conjures up the spirit of old barn-dance programs. The band will be back on The Farm, playing classic old time tunes. FREE with park admission. 11:30am and…