Gibbs Farm is open for scheduled Fieldtrips, Winter PeeWees Sessions and special craft programs. Public hours start in May 2025!

Active Learning for Homeschoolers

Thursday, June 12th & Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

12pm-3pm

A day of programs just for homeschool students and their educators! Visit the Gibbs Farm historic site and learn about the seasonal life of the Dakota of Cloud Man’s village and the early Minnesota farm life of Jane & Heman Gibbs. On going activities include visiting the historic farmhouse, replica bark lodge, and a tipi. One-room schoolhouse lessons will take place several times throughout the day.

The gift shop will also be open specially for this day!

Please note that parents must accompany their children at all times while on the historic site. Picnic tables will be available for picnic lunches (please note that there is no food for sale on site).

$8 per student 3 and older

$5 per adult

Children 2 and under are free of charge

Pre-register or pay on the day of the event. Last Entry is at 2pm. Registration for the September event will open Summer 2025.

Refunds are available up to one week prior to the event. In the event of inclement weather and the cancellation of the event, refunds will be automatically issued to those who have pre-registered.