Pioneer Homesteading
Back to School Groups
Experience the hard work of pioneer homesteading and living off the land.
Available: May, June
Grades: K-8
Time: Programming runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $9/student, 72 students maximum
Potential Experiences:
- Learn about the process of wool from sheep to finished pair of socks and try your hand at wool carding.
- Learn how butter is made and try your hand at old-fashioned butter churning.
- Experience how laundry was washed by hand.
- Try your hand at schnetje (biscuit) making.
All stations are volunteer-run. Please note that no station is guaranteed until confirmed by MHV staff before your tour date.
Tour Add-on’s:
- Wagon Rides ($2/student, $75 minimum)
- Souvenir Bags ($2/student)
- Livery Barn Restaurant lunch (cost varies, pre-order two weeks in advance)
