Enjoy Gibbs Farm with the author & illustrator 

Gibbs Farm will start their summer Friday public hours with a special event!  On Friday, June 17, join a special tour, threaded with details about Lillie Belle Gibbs led by the creators of Grasshoppers in My Bed (RCHS’s newest publication).

Storyteller’s tour:  Author Terry Swanson will share selections from the book, moving from schoolhouse to farmhouse porch, parlor, and summer kitchen, where the scenes take place. See period décor and artifacts at each location and learn about Terry’s research-based creative process.  Tours start at 12:15, 1:15, and 2:15.  Each lasts 45 minutes, including Q&A.

​Artist’s activity: Join Peggy Stern, illustrator of Grasshoppers in My Bed, for a 3-step journal making adventure, based on illustrations from the book: Step 1 “Search & Draw” – a “treasure hunt” of the site, Step 2 “Fold  & Create” – make an 8-page booklet to illustrate, Step 3 “Dip & Write” – use a dip pen like Lillie Belle used to do. This activity is on-going throughout the day and can done at own pace.  Steps can be done individually or in order. Please allow about an hour for all 3 steps.

The site is open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Allow time to enjoy the outdoor setting and visit the gift shop! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. 

Note: These are the only tours scheduled for this day.