Homeschool Days   

Wednesdays, August 27, September 3 

9am-4pm

Nothing is a constant in history like food. During the events on these two days, explore in a fun way how food and nutrition have been a constant in history, from too little food to too much. Discover the impact that changes in technology had on how people produced, prepared, and preserved food that they ate. Learn how technology changed the tasks people did. How many calories do you burn off playing checkers vs. printing with a foot-powered press? How much horsepower does your body generate, compared to a tractor or car? How long does it take to turn cream into butter, or to cook in an open hearth vs. a microwave? 

Offered twice: Wednesday, August 27 and Wednesday, September 3, 2014 

(Same programming each day) 

Preregistration required. Register at www.LHF.org/Homeschool

Applefest

Saturday, September 13

11am-4pm

The smell of apple fills the air in the town of Walnut Hill. Tour the Farm sites in the morning, and spend the afternoon in our 1875 town celebrating the coming of fall fruit! Try your hand at stirring the copper kettle of apple butter and take your turn cranking the cider press. Children's games and crafts round out the fun. Fresh local apples and other goodies will be on sale in the Visitor Center. 

Photography Day

Saturday, September 20

8:30am-4pm

Enjoy a day of photography workshops in Iowa's largest outdoor classroom! Photography experts will be on hand to offer classes and will be out in the field to help you perfect your photography technique. Amateurs as well as professionals are encouraged to attend.

Capture stunning images of our scenic gardens, grounds and buildings, and catch the action at a historic baseball game at 1:30pm. All workshops are included with admission price to Living History Farms. Photography Day is presented by Christian Photo.

Purchase tickets now at www.LHF.org/PhotographyDay

2 Day Pass: $25/person

Adult Admission: $14/person

Child Admission: $8.50/person

Members: Free

Flynn Barn Dance 

Saturday, September 20

7:00-9:00pm

Kick up your heels in the historic lantern lit Flynn Barn. Bring the entire family for a rollicking good time with good old-fashioned, toe-tapping, foot-stomping music by the Onion Creek Band! No experience is necessary, and no need to bring a partner. Refreshments and snacks included. 

$15/adult, $5 child aged 5-15, children under 5 free. 

Members receive a 20% discount.

Fall Barnyard Readers

Wednesdays, September-December

9:30-11:00am

The seasons are changing on the farms, and so are the routines! Once again, it's time for Fall on the Farm. Children (ages 3-5) and parents will gather to read a book or two about harvest time and holiday traditions on a farm. Then, they'll take a ride out to the farm to do some fun, hands-on activities, related to the week's theme.

Register at www.LHF.org/BarnyardReaders

Registration for Members: Friday, August 1, at 10:00 am
Registration for Non-Members: Friday, August 8, at 10:00 am
 

Living History Farms Closed August 22-26

Living History Farms will be closed August 22-26, 2014.

The museum will reopen, Wednesdays-Sundays, from August 27-October 12, 2014.