Reading was a nice way to pass time in the 1920s, especially on the farm. Bring the kids over for a classic 1920’s story in our I. Floyd Garrott Tenant House. 2:00pm-3:00pm

Put on your walking shoes and join us at The Farm for a prairie night hike. We will discuss local wildlife and predators on The Farm now and in the 1920's. Listen to animal sounds and guess what animals we have roaming the prairie. FREE with park admission. 8:30pm-9:30pm.

Please join us for a fun filled day on The Farm! We will have demonstrations, music, games, food, plenty of animals to see and more. The TCHA History Wagon will be on site for guests to explore. Don’t forget to join us for the pie-eating contest at 12:00pm. Scott Greeson has performed all around the Midwest and will be playing his unique Americana style folk music in our barn from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Stop in and see a fabulous show! FREE with park admission. 10:00am-4:00pm.

Enjoy the fun of indoor diversions at the Gibson Farmhouse. Test your skills at popular games of croquet, bowling (or tenpins) and horseshoes. Learn to play the traditional games of jacks, tiddley winks, fish pond and jack straws or engage in a board game of Parcheesi or Uncle Wiggly. Free with park admission. 10:00am-4:00pm.

Enjoy a talk about beekeeping on The Farm, led by our volunteer beekeepers. Explore equipment and techniques from the 1920s, to present day. If honey is available, try different techniques of extracting honey from the combs. FREE with park admission. 11:00am-12:00pm.

The 1920’s farmer desired a beautiful lawn and attractive gardens, the same as did his urban neighbor. What practices did Purdue University Agriculture Extension agents recommend to the farmer? How do early 20th century recommendations differ from today's suggestions for successful lawn and garden care? What can modern gardeners learn from the 1920’s practices? Visit the tenant house for a discussion on gardening and learn about Purdue Extension Programs. 10:00am-4:00pm.

The 1920’s was a time full of outdoor recreation to entertain families. Croquet was all the rage, following baseball and badminton. Enjoy these outdoor activities with your family and get a little competitive on The Farm. Free with park admission. 11:00am-3:00pm.

Is there really a difference between locally raised meat and meat purchased from the store? We will discuss nutrition benefits, what it means to “support local” and learn about the benefits of knowing where your food comes from. We will have samples for guests to try, while supplies last. All meat will be 10% off from 10 AM to 5 PM. No additional discounts. Free with park admission. 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM.