Almanzo Wilder Farm

09/02/2026

Looking for a unique piece of Wilder family history? ⛵📖

For today's What Is It Wednesday, we're highlighting a lesser-known historical gem available right in our gift shop: The Log Book of the Sailing Craft "Edith"!

Written about Almanzo's younger brother, Perley Day Wilder, this captivating account details an 1890 voyage down the Mississippi River made by three of Laura Ingalls Wilder's relatives. It’s a fascinating glimpse into river travel, adventure, and pioneer history!

Stop by the Almanzo Wilder Farm store this weekend to grab your copy!

LABOR DAY Weekend Tour Hours:
• Friday – Sunday: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, & 2:00 PM
• Labor Day Monday: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

Come tour the homestead and take home a piece of history!

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Happy Monday! School has started for some or is starting soon for others! Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to make some final summer memories!

Come visit us at the Wilder Farm and step back into the world of Farmer Boy. Explore the historic homestead, walk the grounds where young Almanzo raised his crops, and experience 19th-century farm life firsthand before fall fully sets in. 🌾

Labor Day Weekend Tour Schedule:

Friday – Sunday: 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM
Labor Day Monday: 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM

Bring the family for a guided tour of the homestead before the busy school year begins!

08/30/2026

🍎 Storytime Sunday: Preparing for Winter at the Wilder Farm 🍎
"The apples are ripe and Almanzo, Royal, and Father will set the ladders by the trees and climb to pick every ripe apple. They would then put them in the cellar and carefully place them in the apple bins. A bruised apple will rot and a rotten apple will spoil a whole bin. All the dropped or bruised apples would be gathered and used later for apple cider."

Late summer on an 1860s farm meant race-against-the-clock harvest days! Almanzo’s family relied on careful preservation to ensure they had fresh fruit, cider, and stores to last through the bitter North Country winters.

Want to learn how traditional preservation techniques can help you store your harvest today? Join us at the farm for our upcoming class!

🗓️ Preserving Food Class
📍 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22nd | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎟️ Details: Learn historical and modern food preservation skills to keep your pantry stocked all winter long.

Go to our website: www.almanzowilderfarm.com to reserve your spot!



Quote from Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder , photo illustrated by Garth Williams

08/28/2026

Friday Focus on the Farm!🌾

If you’ve had a crazy, hectic week, why not slow down and enjoy a peaceful weekend at the farm?

We are open for guided tours this Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.

After your tour, take a relaxing stroll along the trails down to the Trout River and check out our recent trail improvements. (Sorry, the goats already beat you to it and gave them their seal of approval, but we think you’ll find it worth the trip!) 🐐

Plan your visit today—we can't wait to see you!

08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Share a old photo from a visit to the farm in the comments!

08/26/2026

What is it Wednesday? 🕵️‍♂️📜

We dove deep into the museum’s vaults to find this unique piece of history!

Can you guess what it is and what it was used for? Give it your best guess in the comments before doing any online detective work!

Happy Wednesday, and happy guessing! 👇

08/25/2026

Happy 141st Anniversary to Laura Ingalls and her "Farmer Boy," Almanzo Wilder! 🌾❤️

On August 25th, 1885, the iconic pioneer couple tied the knot in De Smet, Dakota Territory. They built their life together on Rocky Ridge Farm, their love story truly stood the test of time.

Are you celebrating a marriage, proposal, or birthday today? Let us know in the comments if you share their anniversary! 🥂✨

08/24/2026

It’s Memory Monday! 📜 photo throwback time!

Hope everyone had a wonderful, restful weekend. Today, we’re looking back at one of our favorite historical traditions held at the Almanzo Wilder Farm: our Civil War Reenactment weekends!

These events were always such a special, fun-filled learning experience for guests of all ages—bringing living history to life right here on the farm grounds with authentic encampments, period demonstrations, and local history.

Now, we want to hear from you:

Did you ever attend one of our Civil War Reenactments?
What was your favorite memory or part of the weekend?
Got photos? We’d love to see them! Drop your favorite old pictures in the comments below! 👇