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Historic Prophetstown is enthusiastic about sharing agriculutre and horse powered farming. Take advantage of our educational experiences and programs.
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Field Trips
All programs contain outdoor components; please dress appropriately and come preprared for that day's outside conditions. We will not cancel due to weather.
Program fees are as follows:
$5.00/student — $5.00/adult
one free adult admission with every ten students,
and bus drivers enter for free.
School educators and administrators interested in these programs for their students can ask questions and reserve dates at 765.567.4700, reservations@prophetstown.org
* Please reserve your reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
Areas Available
| The Native Village |
Provides a reproduction of the significant buildings of an 1800's Native American settlement. It also provides an interpretation of the agricultural practices employed by them. The village offers the opportunity to understand a Native American perspective of the social and political issues tied to the United States settlement in the Northwest Territory.
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| The Farmstead |
This real working farm contains outbuildings, crops, and livestock found on a traditional farm. Learn the difference between pets and livestock, the reason farmers raise livestock, and how every person is contected to agriculture.
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| The House |
Visit the Gibson Farmhouse to experience life in the 1920's. This is the last historical component of our facility. The house is set up like a traditional farmhouse, complete with furntiture, baking, and a farmer's wife. |
| Repair Shop |
The repair shop contains tools and equipment used to fix the things we break! The ag mechanic is also handy on the forge at blacksmithing. His schedule is busy, but if you are flexible, we can usually sign him up for your tour. |
Girl Scout Badge Programs |
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Our unique facility has much to offer. We have put together programs that meet the requirements of badges. Your troop can earn several badges in a single visit. We are able to offer opportunities that many participants will not experience anywhere else.
Try - Its for Brownies
| Horses |
Spend some time with our Belgian mares to reach the requirements of this try -it. Learn the parts of a harness, basic anatomy of the horse, how to care for a horse, how to groom, and the unique qualities of draft horses. |
| Animals |
Explore the world of animals with our livestock. Learn how to care for the animals, how to understand the, how they move, and how they communicate. |
| Earth and Sky |
Take a walk through the prairie to observe what's in the soil, evaporation, erosion, clouds, and the creatures that live there. |
| Eco - Explorer |
Ecology is the study of how plants and animals live together. Explore nature! |
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