Gibbs Farm

Phone 651-646-8629
Website http://www.rchs.com/gibbs-farm

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  • History Revealed: Perennial Kitchen at Gibbs Farm

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    The Perennial Kitchen with Beth Dooley History Revealed & Gibbs Farm Evening Series Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:30-8:30 pm Purchase Tickets Here In her new cookbook, The Perennial Kitchen, Beth Dooley shares recipes and resources that connect thoughtfully grown, gathered, and prepared ingredients to a healthy future—for food, farming, and humankind. Join author Beth Dooley […]

  • Evenings at Gibbs: July Farmhouse Tour

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    Join us for a 90-minute adults-only tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse, part of our Evenings as Gibbs series! Site manager Sammy Nelson will lead guests through the rooms of the Farmhouse, connecting the Gibbs Family story to the larger historical context of Minnesota's early statehood. This tour is great for first time visitors and longtime supporters of Gibbs Farm, as Sammy will highlight some of her favorite rediscovered facts and anecdotes from her winter research project.

  • August Prairie Walk

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    Come and see what's blooming on the prairie! Join Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins as they lead a 45 minute tour focusing on Gibbs Farm's restored prairie. See the effects of our mid-May controlled burn while you learn about the flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that […]

  • September Tree Tour

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    Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. Learn to identify woody plants, and find out about Minnesota trees and how settlers and the Dakota used them. Gibbs Farm is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays this summer from 10-4. The tree […]

  • Gibbs Farm Apple Festival 2021

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    Gibbs Farm Apple Festival is back this year, in-person and outdoors. Get ready for apple history, apple treats, apple sampling, and apple games. We will have all the old favorites; music from Light of The Moon Band,  face painting, tours AND some new fun. In the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be […]

  • Gibbs Farm Oct 23 Volunteer Day

    Please join us for our October 23 volunteer Day from 11:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for the end of our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Let us know you are coming by registering using the sign up link: https://signup.com/go/QFLGpsW OR email [email protected]. […]

  • May Volunteer Day

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    Please join us for our May 14 Volunteer Day from 10:00-1:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to for summer 2022. Projects will include: planting, light landscaping and site clean-up. Register using this link OR email [email protected] Projects are great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to […]

  • 2022 Gibbs Farm Opening Day & Book Launch!

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    Come visit us on our opening day and learn all about RCHS's new publication Grasshoppers in My Bed: Lillie Belle Gibbs, Minnesota Farm Girl, 1877! Grasshoppers in my Bed author Terry Swanson and illustrator Peggy Stern will be on site at Gibbs Farm Opening Day with author talks, activities, and book signings scheduled in the Red […]

  • Friday Farm Chores

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    Come help out with some Friday Farm Chores! Work with Gibbs farm staff and volunteers to check some tasks off the list. Register using this link OR email [email protected] Projects are active and outdoors, great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions and materials are all provided. […]

  • Garden Party Series-Prairie

    Gibbs Farm Garden Party Series $40 ($30 RCHS Member Price) A mini-fieldtrip just for adults! Each event will focus on one of our favorite topics- expect fun facts, historical sources and a special peek into what makes our 8-acre historic site so special. Each event includes themed snacks, beverages (beer, wine and NA options) and […]

  • Friday Farm Chores

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Come help out with some Friday Farm Chores! Work with Gibbs farm staff and volunteers to check some tasks off the list. Register using this link OR email [email protected] Projects are active and outdoors, great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions and materials are all provided. […]

  • Minnesota Sinfonia Family Concert

    Recommended for all ages Gibbs Farm and the Bell Museum invite you to a fun-filled evening at the corner of Larpenteur and Cleveland on Thursday, July 21. Kick off the night with an outdoor concert from the Minnesota Sinfonia, who will be performing at Gibbs Farm. Enjoy the sounds of “Music on the Lighter Side” […]