PRESS RELEASE
April 2, 2015
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Jennie Deerr
515-278-5286 x117
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Opening Day of 2015 Season!May 1, 2015
We'll be open daily, from 9:00am-4:00pm on Mondays-Saturdays, and noon - 4:00pm on Sundays.
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VANG: A Drama about Recent Immigrant Farmers
Saturday, May 2
2:30pm
Poet Laureate of Iowa Mary Swander, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Dennis Chamberlin, and ACT Kennedy Center award-winner Matt Foss, collaborate to create a drama called Vang (meaning "garden" or "farm" in Hmong).
A Hmong family who fled Communist bullets and wild tigers through the jungle of Laos and across the Mekong River to the refugee camp in Thailand. A Sudanese man who was thrown into prison in Ethiopia for helping the Lost Boys and was left gasping for air through a crack under the door. A Mexican woman who taught herself English by looking up the meaning of the profane words that were hurled at her at her first job in a meat packing plant. A Dutch boy, dressed as a cowboy, who put the flag of the Netherlands through the paper shredder and declared, "I am an American." These are some of the characters brought to life in Vang, a drama about recent immigrant farmers.
The public often thinks of farmers as white males of European ancestry living in isolated rural areas. And the public often thinks of immigrants as those who have slipped into the United States to take advantage of assistance programs. Vang blows both of those stereotypes and opens discussion about how farming is done in the United States and how immigrants have become part of the larger agricultural picture.
Living History Farms is proud to present Vang, chosen in honor of the museum's 2015 interpretive theme of Diversity and Immigration.
www.LHF.org/Vang
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4-H, FFA, & Scout Appreciation Day
Sunday, May 3 Noon - 4pm Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H and FFA youth can enjoy a FREE visit to Living History Farms! To say "Thank you!" to the youth groups and organizations that have supported our programming over the years, we welcome Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, or FFA members to join us for free. Wear your uniform or present a membership ID to receive free admission. Group leaders will also be admitted free, but other visitors must pay regular admission. Be sure to arrive by 2:00pm to see the entire museum. |
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Tractor Day
Saturday, May 9
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Our friends from Van Wall Equipment are all about tractors! They will be bringing an impressive display of new and antique John Deere tractors to our front lawn, along with other fun tractor related activities. All activities for this Family Day event are on the front lawn of the Farms, and are free to the general public. Admission is required to visit Living History Farms, which is always FREE for current LHF members.
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Flynn Barn Dance
Saturday, May 9
7:00-9:00PM
Kick up your heels in the historic lantern-lit Flynn Barn for an evening of old-fashioned, toe-tapping, foot-stomping entertainment! No experience necessary, and no need to bring a partner. Refreshments and snacks included. Members receive a 20% discount.
Tickets: $15/adult, $5/children aged 5-15, children under 5 free
www.LHF.org/BarnDance
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Decoration Day & Historic Baseball Game
Saturday, May 23 9am - 4pm Come experience Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, in Living History Farms' 1875 town of Walnut Hill. March in a procession to the town cemetery and listen to honorary speeches about the brave Union soldiers who died in war. After the ceremony, cheer on the Walnut Hill Bluestockings as they compete in an 1870s-rules baseball game at 1:30pm. www.LHF.org |
Still time to register for Living History Farms Summer Day Camps or Barnyard Readers programs! Visit our website for details: www.LivingHistoryFarms.org
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Living History Farms is a non-profit, historical, educational foundation located at 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Operations and maintenance are dependent upon gate receipts, memberships, and contributions. Living History Farms is open daily from May 1 through August 27, then Wednesday-Sunday from September 2 - October 16. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am to 4pm and Sundays, Noon to 4pm. Admission sales end at 3:30 pm. For more information visit www.LHF.org or call 515-278-5286.
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