Join us this summer as we celebrate “A Pioneer Woman” at Gibbs Farm with two special program series, “Sunday Series: A Pioneer Woman’s Kitchen” and “Farm Fridays: A Pioneer Woman’s Craft Heritage.”

Gibbs Farm Sunday Series: A Pioneer Woman’s Kitchen

Sunday, July 17: Sweet Traditions: Cobblers & Trifles
Other Programs: July 10, July 24, July 31
1:00-2:30 pm
Open to all

Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children ages 4-16. Free for RCHS members.

The Gibbs Farm is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Memorial Day weekend through the end of October.

Thousands upon thousands of pioneer women flooded into Minnesota during the territorial and early statehood years. Many of these women left behind family and friends to move halfway across America, or even half way across the world, to settle into their new homes.

Along with their husbands, they established schools and churches, raised families and contributed to the heritage of our state.

A pioneer woman’s kitchen was considered the heart of the home. It was in this realm that women created family recipes and specialties that remain a part of our Minnesota heritage today.

Each topic will include a history and a hands-on activity to take home.
Programs are open to all.
Free parking in our Gibbs Farm lot.
Note: Please schedule groups of more than 10 guests two weeks in advance.

Program Schedule

Programs are led by costumed Gibbs Farm interpretive staff. Programs are subject to change.
Sunday, July 10: Brining Pickles
Sunday, July 17: Sweet Traditions: Cobblers & Trifles
Sunday, July 24: Bread & Butter
Sunday July 31: Taking Tea

Tours

The Gibbs Farm will also be open for tours during Sunday Series:
Pioneer Tours: 10:30 am, 12:30 and 2:30 pm.
Dakota Tours: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.