Poplar Heights Farm is fortunate to be able to attract and sponsor high quality events to promote historical preservation while presenting information to the public in interesting and entertaining ways.  Our major events for this year are summarized in the following table.  Click here for a printable version of the schedule summary or click the highlighted program titles for printable flyers with more detailed information.

2013
Poplar Heights Living History Farm
Program Schedule
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Date Program Cost March 23 thru October 19 9 am - 11 am Click for details and registration Eating from the Garden Fourth and Fifth graders will plant their own garden at the Farm, care for it, harvest the produce and eat what they have grown.  A nutritionist from the University of Missouri Extension will be at each class to provide learning about plant science and nutrition. ~ Advance Registration Required ~   Free June 8 - 9 Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm   Summer Festival Wagon Rides, Broom Maker, Basketweavers & classes, Spinners, Candlemaker, Weavers, Homemade Ice Cream, Funnel Cakes, Homemade Root Beer, Music - Hammer Dulcimer, Taffy Pull, Pork Rinds, Osage Vigilantes Wild West Show, Large Black Powder Gun displays, Blacksmiths, Walking Trails, Lots of Free Kids programs, Mining Exhibit & pan for gems, Visit the cows, horses, & chickens,  Tour the 1870's Farm House, Threshing Barn, Summer Kitchen, Learn about 19th century farm life,Heirloom Vegetable & Native Flower Prairie Gardens, and a Whole Lot More! $4.00 Children Free June 8 - 9 11 am - 3 pm both days   Jelly Basket Class (during the Summer Festival) Class taught by members of the Missouri Basketweavers Guild Advance Registration Required $20 includes all materials

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Our past events have included:

Grand Opening - During some of the hottest days of August of 2010, thousands of visitors from throughout the country enjoyed the Grand Opening of Poplar Heights Farm to the public.  Thank you to all who participated in making this event such a huge success!

America by Food - For two fall months in 2005, Poplar Heights farm hosted the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “key Ingredients: America by Food”.  Click the button at the left for more information.

World War II - the Bates County Home Front with exhibits and demonstrations showing how those who remained at home supported the war effort. Demonstrations included soap making, canning, and various techniques that were used to preserve resources.

Open Houses - with exhibits and demonstrations highlighting life at the turn of the century. Demonstrations included sheep shearing, broom making, quilting, stone cutting, lace making, and a variety of other important crafts. A group of appropriately attired young musicians performed music from the civil war era through the early 20th century.

Our 2012 program schedule follows to give you an idea of the types of activities that we offer at the farm.

2012
Poplar Heights Living History Farm
Program Schedule

Date  Program Cost April 21 Saturday 1 pm - 3 pm Trowel & Error Celebrate National Garden Month with free classes on Gardening for both adults and children Free May 12 Saturday 1 - 3:30 pm Victorian Young Ladies Tea Party Girls ages 4-9, with a big sister, mother or other adult friend, can dress up and enjoy a Victorian Era Tea Party at the Seelinger Home ~ Advance Registration Required ~ $4.00 June 9 - 10 Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm   Summer Festival Celebrate America's country heritage - "Milk" Nadine the wooden cow and sample dairy products.  There will be heritage craft demonstrators - spinners, weavers, blacksmith, broom maker, rope maker, and more. Old time musicians, food booths, special kids activities, wagon rides. $3.00 Children Free June 20 Wednesday 11am - 3pm Summer Solstice Down on the Farm Childrens Day Camp - Stand an egg on end, have a taste of lemon sherbet sodas, play old time games, wagon rides, visit the animals Free June 22 - 24 Girl Scout Camporee 70-100 Girl Scouts from Missouri and Kansas will camp out starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon. Check with your local Girl Scout troop for details $4.00 June 24 - 30 All Week Celebrate National Camping Week Check back for more details   August 11 Saturday 11am - 3pm Nature Day Camp Children - join us for a Nature Scavenger Hunt, make a seed mosaic, sample from the heirloom vegetable gardens, do leaf paintings, study bugs and more.  Roast a hot dog for lunch. $3.00/lunch Sept. 8 Saturday 10am - 2pm Taste the Flavors of Yesterday Join us for a day of remembering the tastes of yesterday’s heirloom fruits & vegetables. Sample Melons, Salsa, Soup, Relishes, Creamsicles & Drinks. Learn how to safely can your garden’s bounty, make herbal vinegars, shop for specialty soaps and enjoy the tastes and tours of the farm. Free (Sandwiches $4.00) Sept. 29 Saturday 3pm - 5pm Children's Day Camp Johnny Appleseed's Birthday Party Hear the story of Johnny Appleseed, Make your own mini Apple Pies, Sample home made apple butter, Play old time games, Craft Apple Tree plaques, an More! $2.00 Sept 29 Friday 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm Evening at the Farm Relax after a long days work on the farm and join us for a bonfire and wagon rides. We'll have the marshmallows, you're welcome to bring your own hot dogs and chips or picnic snacks. Play a game of soft ball or horse shoes, put the chickens to bed, let the kids run off that extra summer energy. Free October 13 Saturday 11am - 3pm Harvest Time Day Camp Shuck corn, weave a potholder, make a bird house (extra cost of $5.00) and pinecone bird feeder, sample popcorn, toasted soybeans, squash puddings.  stock the root cellar for the winter $2.00 November 3 Saturday 10am - 1pm Family History Class Start digging up your family tree with this introductory class in Family History.  Learn about on-line research sites, area genealogy libraries, how to record and keep your data, getting past dead ends, publishing your results.  This class is held at Poplar Heights Farm's Family History Center in Butler, Missouri. Free December 1 Saturday 1 pm until 3 pm Yule Log Hunt Celebrate the start of the Advent season - join us for a Yule Log Hunt, hot chocolate, and marshmallows around the bonfire - tour the decorated house and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions - Kids can make a Christmas Card or Christmas tree ornament. Free January 5 Saturday 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm Twelfth Night Celebration Celebrate Twelfth Night in old fashioned style - bring your real Christmas tree, or just a branch for the burning of the greens. Join in the crowning of a King and Queen and other events. Kids can make a bird feeder. Free