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ORGANIZATION: Historic Wagner Farm

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We have a unique opportunity for volunteers with a love of history to interview local residents about their agriculutre roots and/or their connection to our historic farm.

Wagner Farm was privately owned by the Wagner family until Rose Wagner passed away in 1997. We often have people stop by the farm and share stories of their experiences with the Wagner family, 'back in the day’. Our Oral History Project records and preserves those stories for future generations. Basic knowledge of farming helpful but not required. The only thing you need is a love of history!

We'll provide you with basic background infomation, a list of discussion topics, and a digital recorder to preserve your interview. Help us save history!

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About Historic Wagner Farm

Location:

1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview, IL 60025, US

Mission Statement

To promote an educational and memorable experience through programs and site visits that ignite the imagination, inspire our visitors, and preserve our local agricultural history.

Description

Historic Wagner Farm is one of the last working dairy farms in Cook County and is open to the public for recreation and learning. The farm provides a unique opportunity for families to learn about our farming heritage and experience first hand "the way things used to be."

In addition to the cows in the pasture, Wagner Farm has chickens, draft horses, and pigs as well as a restored farmhouse and barn and the award-winning Wagner Farm Heritage Center. The Heritage Center contains interactive exhibits where you can learn about farming from the early 20th century through the present, "shop through history" at our 1930s Grocery Store or purchase a souvenir of your visit from our Museum Store.

Historic Wagner Farm offers public visitation hours, educational programs for all ages, and special events throughout the year as well as seasonal sales of farm products.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Media & Broadcasting
Arts & Culture, Community, Media & Broadcasting

WHEN

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WHERE

1510 Wagner Road1510 Wagner RoadGlenview, IL 60025

(42.08217,-87.78137)
 

DATE POSTED

December 15, 2016

SKILLS

  • History
  • Research
  • Journalism
  • Storytelling
  • Public Speaking
  • Farming

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training

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