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Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, tells the amazing story of how Iowans transformed the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. While at the 500-acre open-air museum, visitors travel at their own pace through historical time periods spanning 300 years.
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Located just five minutes off Interstate 35 near Des Moines, Iowa, Living History Farms is the perfect stop for travelers who have 3-4 hours to spare for a memorable experience. Established in 1969, Living History Farms is a re-creation of farm and small town life in the fictional 1875 town of Walnut Hill.
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- 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, 50322-3741, Iowa
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Living History Farms is a 500-acre open-air museum located in Urbandale, Iowa, United States. The museum's mission is to educate visitors and demonstrate the past 300 years of Iowa's agricultural history.
This 500-acre, open-air museum tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life. Interpreters in period costumes recreate daily routines of early Iowans. Visit the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1875 Town, 1900 Horse-powered Farm, and modern Exhibit Center. Many special events take place during the season (May - October) and ...
Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum where historic interpreters and hands-on activities present the many stories of Midwestern rural heritage. Three working farms represent 1700, 1850, and 1900.
