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July 2021
Living History on The Farm: Chores in The Barn
Travel back in time nearly a hundred years for a discussion with a farmhand from the 1920s. An actor portraying Henry Grey, a hand on the Gibson farmstead, will be doing chores around the barn and discussing work life. One topic on Henry’s mind is the increasing automation on Wabash Valley farms. FREE with park. 12.00pm-2:00pm.
Find out more »Iced Tea on the Porch
Tea has been a popular beverage for centuries and the 1920's was no exception. We will be serving up different teas for you to sample. Find out the many uses for tea and what common plants can make great teas! FREE with park admission. 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Find out more »Concert: American Folk Music on The Farm
Folk music first appeared as early as the 1920s, slowly gaining popularity during the Great Depression. Head up to The Farm and enjoy a family friendly concert by Scott Greeson. Scott and his band have performed all around the Midwest. Enjoy his unique Americana style folk music in our barn! FREE with park admission. 12:00pm-1:30pm.
Find out more »August 2021
Sears Home History Tour
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. 11:00pm – 3:00pm.
Find out more »Who Worked on Indiana Farms?
The traditional workers on Indiana family farms of 100-160 acres were the nuclear family. What determined their tasks or chores? In the absence of family workers did neighbors or hired hands help with extra seasonal work? Large farms might employ a farm family to do chores all year long. What did farm tenants receive from the landowner in exchange for their labor? Stop in the Tenant House to learn more. FREE with park admission. 10:00am-3:00pm.
Find out more »Percherons on The Farm
Kris Acheson-Clair will be at The Farm to show off her beautiful Percheron horses. Learn about these gentle giants, and have your photo taken with them. Watch a demo as the horses show how they would have worked on a 1920’s farm. FREE with park admission. 11:30am-2:00pm.
Find out more »September 2021
Country Fair
Join us for our annual Country Fair! Enjoy a fun day on The Farm for food, games, demonstrations, the Gibson Farmhouse, the renovated I. Floyd Garrott Tenant House, plus lots of family fun. Battle Ground Saddle Club will be on hand to show off different horse breeds. We will have our annual pie eating contest at 12:00pm. $5 per car, plus park admission. 10:00am-3:00pm.
Find out more »Class: Wreath Making
Use natural materials to construct a seasonal wreath. Learn weaving and flower arrangement skills from our gardener, Susan Wilson. $10 per person. Registration required. Call 765-567-4700 to book your spot. FREE with park admission.1:00pm-3:00pm.
Find out more »October 2021
Halloween Tenant House Tours
Hoosier families in the 1920s incorporated harvest and Halloween themes in their fall gatherings. Games and decorations included traditional, homemade, and commercial products. Tour the I. Floyd Garrott Tenant House, and step back in time to see what a 1920’s Halloween party may have looked like. FREE with park admission.11:00am- 3:00pm.
Find out more »Fall Funfest
Throw on your costume and celebrate Fall Funfest weekend on The Farm! We will have fall themed crafts and activities for kids. Try your hand at our fall scavenger hunt and receive a treat bag. Food will be available for purchase. Decorate a mini pumpkin for $2 each. FREE with park admission.11:00am-3:00pm.
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