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Step back to a time when a quarter of Americans lived and worked on family farms...
The Historic Prophetstown Farmstead interprets the 1920s agricultural lifestyle, recreating farm production practices and daily life.
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Belgian mares, Berkshire pigs, Romney sheep, Milking Short-Horn cattle, a variety of hens and one rooster add much interest to the rural scene.
The cycle of plowing, planting, and harvesting runs from spring through fall.
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The Farmstead is complete with a replica of a Sears Roebuck and Company Catalog farmhouse, a Red Barn, corn crib, chicken coop, hog house, Model T garage, Model A garage, machine shed, milk house, and tenant house.
Come Play with your food!
New this year:
A 5 acre corn maze sponsored by Crop Production Services.
Fun for all ages Just find your way though the
maze or join in the Information Harvest Open August 1st through November 2nd
Watch for future scheduled evening programs
$5 per adult
$2 for children 6-16
children 5 and under free
Family Weekend passes available: Provides
unlimited access to the maze for
Saturday and Sunday $30
Draft Horse Workshops
May 3rd & 4th, 2008
and September 6th & 7th, 2008
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Join us for an informative hands-on workshop, where you will learn how to safely handle, harness, and drive a team of horses. Click here for more information and to sign up!
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