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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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Sat November 10
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fun in the Forge
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Glorious Fourth
Tue July 17
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Basic Pottery
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Sat October 06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pennsylvania German Design
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Folding Knife
Sat October 06
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 - 5:00 PM Axe Forging
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