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1836 Prairietown

Step back in time and join a bustling community where people, animals, objects, and daily routines are exactly the same as they were over 150 years ago.

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1836 Prairietown

Step back in time and join a bustling community where people, animals, objects, and daily routines are exactly the same as they were over 150 years ago.

Spooky Stories

Join storytellers at the Barker’s home in 1836 Prairietown a for spine-tingling treat!

Hear horrifying songs and stories told with traditional folk methods, including crankies, cantastorias and shadow puppets.
  • Little ones 5 and younger can attend sillier-than-scary sessions at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm or 3 pm.
  • Children 6 and older can test their courage at 11:30 am, 2 pm and 4 pm.
FREE with general admission
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- Arbor Day
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Fri May 11
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Sat May 12
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Sun May 13
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Curiosity Fair
Sun June 10
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Curiosity Fair
Fri June 15
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Sat June 16
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Heirloom Plant Sale
Sun May 13
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mother's Day Brunch
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Basic Blacksmithing
Wed May 30
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
Fri June 29
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM STAR-SPANGLED SYMPHONY
Sat June 30
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM STAR-SPANGLED SYMPHONY
Tue July 03
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM STAR-SPANGLED SYMPHONY
Wed July 04
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM STAR-SPANGLED SYMPHONY
Fri July 06
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM BEETHOVEN'S SEVENTH SYMPHONY
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM THE BEACH BOYS
Sat July 14
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM STRAUSS' DON JUAN
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM STRAUSS' DON JUAN
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM YACHT ROCK REVUE
Sat July 28
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Fri August 03
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW
Sat August 04
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW
Fri August 10
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
Sat August 11
8:00 PM - 10:00 AM CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
Fri August 17
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ABBA: THE CONCERT
Sat August 18
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ABBA: THE CONCERT
Fri August 24
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHO'S BAD: MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON
Sat August 25
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHO'S BAD: MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON
Thu August 30
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM THE MUSIC OF TOM PETTY WITH SOUTHERN ACCENTS
Fri August 31
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM THE MUSIC OF TOM PETTY WITH SOUTHERN ACCENTS
Sat September 01
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND
Sun September 02
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND
Sat September 22
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fun in the Forge
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pennsylvania German Design
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8:00 AM - 5:00 AM Basic Blacksmithing
Sat October 06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Advanced Hornworking: Virginian Style Horn
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Hearth Cooking
Sat October 06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Engraving
Sat October 06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Folding Knife
Sun October 07
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Inkle Weaving
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Leatherworking
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Wed October 10
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Basic Hornworking: Engraving and Scrimshaw
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Shear Fun
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Basic Blacksmithing
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fun in the Forge
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pennsylvania German Design
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8:00 AM - 5:00 AM Basic Blacksmithing
Sat October 06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Advanced Hornworking: Virginian Style Horn
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Hearth Cooking
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Engraving
Sat October 06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Folding Knife
Sun October 07
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Inkle Weaving
Sun October 07
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Custom Knife Sheaths
Mon October 08
8:00 AM - 5:00 AM Forging Damascus Steel
Mon October 08
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Leatherworking
Mon October 08
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Coopering: Wooden Canteen
Wed October 10
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Basic Hornworking: Engraving and Scrimshaw
Wed October 10
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Knifesmithing
Wed October 10
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Axe Forging
Wed October 10
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Stock Carving & Silver Wire Inlay
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