A Historic Textile and Quilt Show  

October 1-5

9am - 4pm, Sunday noon-4pm

Presented by Al and Ann Jennings

Take a look at rarely seen historic quilts, corsets and clothing from the nationally recognized Living History Farms quilt and textile collections! Join us for an exploration of the relationship between fashion and fitness. Explore the quilts and bed coverings, bolsters and pillows designed to keep families warm and well while they slept. Peek at the underthings women and men wore under their fashionable outer coverings! Discover how corsets, bustles, shoes and slippers affected health and changed the definitions of beauty. The Flynn Mansion hosts this display of historic quilts, corsets, clothing and textiles. The show is free with regular admission to the Farms. 

Supporting Sponsor: Farmers Hail Insurance Company of Iowa

www.LivingHistoryFarms.org

NEW! Hat Day

Wednesday, October 1

9am - 4pm

Celebrate the opening of LHF's annual fall textile and quilt exhibition! Wear your favorite fancy hat to the Farms and get $10 admission. Explore the Flynn Mansion where corsets, quilts, and other historic textiles will be on special exhibition. Visit the 1875 Millinery shop for a close up look at Victorian hat stylings and a chat with our milliner. Join us for tea and cookies in the Visitor Center and sign up for a Drop-in class in hat-trimming. At 11:00am, sneak a peek at 19th Century undergarments in a presentation by our historic clothing expert. 

www.LivingHistoryFarms.org/HatDay

Corn Harvest

Saturday, October 4

9am - 4pm

Presented by Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation

Visit our historic farms and master the techniques of handpicking corn during the fall harvest! Walk into the corn fields to learn the nuances of picking and husking corn by hand. Listen for the sound of the ear corn as you toss it against the bang board on the horse-drawn wagon and discover how much work it was to pick 80 bushels a day. Help turn the crank on the corn sheller and relax on the 1900 front porch when you're done. See harvest machinery demonstrations, a plowing competition, and witness a traditional farm hand's dinner.

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4-H and FFA Appreciation Day

Sunday, October 5

Noon - 4pm

LHF celebrates the dedication and hard work of 4-H and FFA youth and their efforts to further the work of head, heart, hands, and health! Present proof of 4-H or FFA membership (such as a signed letter or e-mail from your club moderator) and receive free admission on this day. 

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Victorian Funeral

Saturday, October 11

9am - 4pm, Procession 1pm

Presented by Homesteaders Life Company

In 1875, the funeral was a pageant of honored traditions. Families gathered to find joy in a public celebration of a life well lived. Visit the Tangen House, prepared with a period style coffin and funeral drapery, and visit with the mourners. At 1:00pm, join with historic interpreters as they celebrate the life and honor the death of a fictional 1875 Civil War Veteran with a re-created funeral. Walk in the funeral procession led by a horse-drawn hearse to New Hope Cemetery for a Veterans Memorial service.

www.LivingHistoryFarms.org

Living History Farms at Dawn

Friday, October 17

6:30am - 9:30am

Living History Farms at Dawn offers photographers, artists, bird watchers, and early risers the chance to experience Living History Farms in a different light, when we are not open to the public. Space is limited and is available only to guests 18 and older. Please note that normal museum activities will not be available during this time period, and historic buildings will be closed. All photographs and works must be for personal use only. Advanced tickets recommended.

Tickets

$18/members

$20/non-members

www.LivingHistoryFarms.org/Dawn

Family Halloween

October 18, 19, 23-36, and 30-31

5:30 - 8:30 pm

Horse-drawn wagon rides, storytellers, pumpkin bowling, and scarecrow and jack-o-lantern displays delight all during this non-scary family event. Children aged 12 and under can trick or treat through town, and we'll have free pop and popcorn for all! 

Tickets at the door: 

$6.00/per person (non-member)

$4.75/Living History Farms member 

Advanced tickets (on sale September 30):

$5.50/person (non-member)

$4.00/Living History Farms member 

www.LivingHistoryFarms.org/Halloween

Tickets required for everyone aged 2 and over. Children under 2 get in free!