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ORGANIZATION: Garfield Farm Museum

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Interpreting at Garfield Farm Museum
From farm yard to household, gardens to prairie, help interpret the history of the first Illinois prairie farms.

Learn how to interpret the 1846 brick inn or the historic barns and rare breeds, gardens or prairie at Garfield Farm Museum.

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About Garfield Farm Museum

Location:

3N016 Garfield Rd, PO Box 403, Campton HIlls, IL 60175, US

Mission Statement

To preserve and present the historically intact 1840s Garfield Farm and Inn as an 1840s working farm museum through the presentation of northern Illinois' settlement history, agricultural development, and its environment.

Description

The 375 acre site includes the 1846 inn, an 1849 horse barn, and an 1842 hay and grain barn in various stages of restoration with over 20 special events per year reflecting the history, farming and environment. 55 acres are being restored as prairie, wetalnds and oak savanna.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Arts & Culture
Environment
Animals, Arts & Culture, Environment

WHEN

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WHERE

3N016 Garfield RdCampton HIlls, IL 60175

(41.942223,-88.396255)
 

DATE POSTED

June 16, 2017

SKILLS

  • Curating
  • History
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education
  • Farming

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 hours

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