Experience life in the 1800s by visiting with costumed interpreters
in their village or farm
homes at this recreated living history museum
nestled along the beautiful Minnesota River Valley near Shakopee.Tour
the site on foot or by horse-drawn trolley; enjoy crafts, music,
demonstrations and monthly special events.
- Trade goods with a voyageur at the 1840s Fur Post
- Help with chores and pioneer life on an historic 1850s farm
- Visit with townsfolk in Eagle Creek, a recreated village of the 1800s
- Explore the natural beauty of 88 acres along the Minnesota River
- Ride a horse-drawn trolley
Hours:
May 27 through September 4, 2006
Saturdays and Holidays: 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: Noon - 5 p.m.
Weekdays: 10am-4 pm;
self-guided tours only; guided tours by reservation
2006
Events
May 27-29
Military Life in Minnesota: 1850s - 1870s
June 17-18
Pa and Me Days
July 1-2
Glorious Fourth Celebration
August 5-6
Woodworking Weekend
September 2-4
Harvest Festival
October 28
Old Fashioned Trick or Treat
(call for ticket info)
December 2-31
Folkways of the Holidays, Weekends
Programs & times subject to change; please call or visit our web
site for updates.
Admission:
Adults: $8.50
Youth (3-11) and Seniors $7.00
Check out the couponj in the Discounts section to receive
a great deal on admission!
Group tours and rates available by reservation.
Near
Shakopee, approximately 23 miles SW of
Minneapolis. on Hwy. 169, and 4 miles west on
County.Hwy. 101, just west of Valleyfair or one mile east of
Shakopee.