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1900 West 15th St., Plano, TX 75075 - (972) 881-0140 www.heritagefarmstead.org |
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Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: Grounds are open 10:00am-4:30pm,
Docent Guided Tours are at 1:30pm; Closed Mondays |
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From the Executive Director...
We here at the Farmstead can't believe it is May! So many wonderful people have come through our doors, we've hosted many events, and we aren't even half way through the year yet! We recently hosted our Home School Resource Day: From Sheep to Shawl event where the Farmstead saw upwards of 300 in attendance!
With the success of our Volunteer Fair we have added many new smiling faces to our volunteer program. We have upcoming docent trainings to train these new volunteers to provide the public with guided tours of the Farrell-Wilson House and Farmstead, as well as, school tour groups. We know that the Heritage Farmstead Museum would not be able to do all that we do without the help of our wonderful volunteers. We hope all volunteers, old and new, will be able to join us in our appreciation luncheon.
As the school tours come to an end for summer vacation, we are planning many exciting summer events. It is truly a wonderful time of renewal and growth for the museum and we look forward to sharing it with you!
-M'Lou Taylor Hyttinen |
HFM Membership  Not a member of the Heritage Farmstead Museum OR need to renew your membership? We have many different levels of membership for our visitors. Click here to view the different membership opportunities and all the rewards that go with them. You can also renew and register online! |
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
We are holding an appreciation luncheon at the Heritage Farmstead Museum on May 22, from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Come enjoy lunch on us as we recognize all of our wonderful volunteers: Public Tour Docents, 3rd Grade Tour Docents, Garden volunteers, Equipment and Maintenance volunteers, our Craft Group, and everyone who donates their time to helping the Farmstead. This will be a great opportunity to meet our new docents and meet volunteers that have been with us through it all! Please email Lauren Huber or call: 972-881-0140 to RSVP. |
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HFM Gets Great Reviews in Animal Care
The City of Plano Animal Services recently visited the Farmstead for their annual review and inspection of the HFM livestock and livestock management records.
Upon review of our records and care they were highly complementary and gave the Farmstead a Gold Standard. Way to go Farm and Grounds Crew! |
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Curator Camp & 125th Plano Fire Department Birthday Celebration
Did you see this picture of our curator, Hillary Kidd, in the Neighbors GO newspaper recently? The article discusses the HFM's Curator Camp, coming up June 18-22. As junior curators, students will work behind-the-scenes to learn how to preserve and protect the museum's collection.Over the course of a week, students will learn about and touch real historic artifacts and work in teams to create and design a unique museum exhibit. Click here for more information and to register today! Save the Date: On June 23, the HFM is partnering with the Plano Fire Department in celebration of their 125th birthday! This event is free and open to the public. Come to the HFM to learn all about the Plano Fire Department, participate in many activities and demonstrations, and view the new exhibit, Fire Boys: The Legacy of the Plano Fire Department.
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Purchase Your Tickets to Our
2nd Annual Friends of the Farmstead
Music Fest and Benefit
Saturday, June 9
It is time to dust off your boots and join us for our annual farm fundraiser featuring live music, BBQ and Texas Hold'em. The event is Texas country casual.
An outdoor stage on the beautiful farmstead grounds will feature some of Texas' best up and coming roots and Americana musicians including Micheal Prysock, Kylie Rae Harris and Zane Williams.
We will also hold our 2nd Annual Miss Amme's Poker Tournament. This is Texas Hold'em at its best. The VIP tournament will be held in the historic Pole Barn. You can join in the fun for $100.
Tickets are $30 for general admission, $50 VIP access and $100 to enter the Miss Ammie's VIP Poker Tournament.
Click Here to Purchase Tickets!
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Balfour Beatty Construction
Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon & Roberts
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| Mission
The mission of the Heritage Farmstead Museum (HFM) is to collect, preserve and interpret late 19th and early 20th century blackland prairie history while making appropriate use of the authentically restored Farrell-Wilson Farmstead, a designated historic site. |
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May 4, Fun on the Farm- Join us for camping at the Farmstead! Click here for more information.
May 6 and 7, Docent Training- Interested in becoming a docent for the HFM? Come to one of these docent trainings to get started! Click here for more information.
May 11, Pioneer and Creek Camp Registration Closes-Be sure to register for our Pioneer Camp and Creek Camp BEFORE May 11 to reserve your spot today! Please click here for more information and to register.
May 22, Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon- Join us for our spring luncheon where we recognize and thank our amazing volunteers.
May 24, Last School Tour- May 24 is the HFM's last day of school tours for the 2011-2012 school year. Tours for the 2012-2013 school year will begin in the fall! Call 972-881-0140 to register.
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Summer Guided Tour Hours
May 29 - September 1
The Heritage Farmstead Museum will offer guided tours of the Farrell-Wilson House and the Farmstead at alternate times starting May 29 through Sep. 1st. They are as follows:
Mondays- Closed Tues.- Sat. at 10:30am Sunday at 1:30pm |
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Board Members
Officers
Stephen Vitasek, President
Kim Jecker, Vice President
Carrie Weaver, Secretary
Zach Carnahan, Treasurer
Board of Directors
Suzanne Brasuell
Jerry Burleson
Carson Doss
Clint Haggard
Bill Hersch
Cam McCall
Lesley Range-Stanton
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HFM Staff
M'Lou Hyttinen
Executive Director
Business Administration
Susan Leigh- Business Manager
Lauren Huber- Volunteer Coordinator
Collections and Exhibits
Hillary Kidd- Curator
Anne Hanisch- Curatorial Assistant
Esther Jackson- Collections Care Tech
Education
Kathy Strobel- Director
Victoria James- Education Assistant
Facilities and Grounds
Kris Barndt- Farm Manager
Dean Schickedanz
Michael Andres |
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