Looking for a great way to vacation with your family close to home in Indiana? Meander back to 1920's and farm-living in Indiana at the Historic Prophetstown State Park in central Indiana. Open daily from April through November, and weekdays through the winter, Historic Prophetstown offers a great educational experience for all at an extremely affordable cost (just $6 per car!).
Amid the noise and speed of life in the 21st century, Historic Prophetstown State Park poses a gentler, simpler pace. The Prophetstown Farmstead is settled on 250 acres leased from the Prophetstown State Park. Sixty acres of the land is farmed just as it was in 1920, and visitors are encouraged to participate in daily chores at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, such as milking the cows, grooming the horses, collecting eggs, and much more.
The visitor center is a 1920's Sears & Roebucks Catalog Farmhouse, and a replica 1920's farmhouse is also open for tours daily. A favorite field trip the local schools take is to the farmstead at Christmas time, when they learn about the toys, celebrations, and daily life of children who grew up in the early 20th century. Because of it's unique location at the transition between woodlands and the prairie, and and the history of Native American tribes who inhabited the area, Historic Prophetstown offers many and diverse historical, geographic, and agricultural educational experiences throughout the year.
Prophetstown in the fall is a must-experience for families who enjoy being outdoors. Trolley rides around the farm, a huge 5-corn-maze, pumpkins, and many other wonderful activities will entertain, educate, and create memories that will last a lifetime. You can find information on the Farmstead, special event information, and much more on the Historic Prophetstown web page. This is truly a special place, and one of the best-kept Central Indiana secrets. Go explore soon!
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