Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Bench Building Project for Gibbs Farm Help us get ready for our fall field trip season! We need at least 10 more benches before hundreds of students come each week to learn about pioneer and Dakota life in the 1800s. The project will be led by a staff member and includes building, priming and if […]
MEA Camp 2017 Thursday, October 19, 2017 Full Day: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Half Day: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Children Ages 6-10 Online registration is available here. Or you may call Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. Gibbs Farm is offering an exciting, fun, and educational experience for your kids for MEA 2017. This half-day or […]
Public Tour Schedule Change for Sunday, October 29th, 2017 The Gibbs Farmhouse and One-Room Schoolhouse will be closed on October 29th, therefore regular tours of these buildings will not occur on this date. Please join us for a Dakota tour at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 to learn all about seasonal rounds of Dakota […]
Make your very own woven basket to take home. Demonstration will be led by experienced Gibbs Farm Staff. Recommended age: 10 and up. Admission is limited, so register soon! Two sessions: 11am and 2pm. Basket making activity will take approximately 90 minutes. Pre-registration is required. Pay regular admission on day of event. Please register for one […]
Tuesday-Thursday; June 19-21 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer girl, Dakota girl and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers girls a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]
Tea Party on the Lawn Saturday, June 23rd Two sessions: 11am and 1pm Join us at a late morning or mid-afternoon tea on the front lawn of the old Gibbs Farmhouse. Costumed Gibbs Farm Staff will serve tea, lemonade, and treats while giving guests an introduction to Victorian Era mannerisms. Pre-registration and payment is required. […]
Tuesday-Thursday; June 26-28 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-12; 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 11-15 Brand new for summer 2018! Experience crafts, pastimes, and mannerisms from the highpoints of the Victorian Era! Campers will spend three days immersed in Victorian culture. They will learn about the Victorian languages of flowers and fans, practice their sewing and drawing skills, and press […]
