Back Further in Time… 1836 Prairietown
Jump back another 50 years to Prairietown, a re-created pioneer
village complete with a store, inn, blacksmith shop, schoolhouse
and more! Meet the residents of this village… they love making
visitors feel at home. In fact, they may even ask for your help!
There’s so much to explore in Prairietown…
- Golden Eagle Inn & Barn
- Dr. Campbell’s Home
- Hudson's Cabin
- Fenton's Cabin
- Sgt. Hastings’ Cabin
- McClure’s Cabin
- Schoolhouse
- Whitaker’s Home & Store
- Barker's Pottery Shop & Home
- Blacksmith Shop
Enjoy fun, interactive activities each day with our historic area highlights.
A New Family in Town
A New Family in Town
Sat., August 30; 12:00 am
A new family has arrived in Prairietown from the East. Will they put down roots here or continue on to Illinois? Who is advocating for them to stay? Who thinks they should go on to Illinois? Will you help them decide?
A New Family in Town
A New Family in Town
Sun., August 31; 12:00 am
A new family has arrived in Prairietown from the East. Will they put down roots here or continue on to Illinois? Who is advocating for them to stay? Who thinks they should go on to Illinois? Will you help them decide?
A New Family in Town
A New Family in Town
Mon., September 1; 12:00 am
A new family has arrived in Prairietown from the East. Will they put down roots here or continue on to Illinois? Who is advocating for them to stay? Who thinks they should go on to Illinois? Will you help them decide?
Plan your visit.
Also, for
an in-depth look at the history of the 1830s, visit History
Online.