August 2019
Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp
Tuesday-Thursday; August 20-22, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer Girl, Dakota Girl, and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls, and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers children a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of girls in days gone by. Some activities include attending a quilting bee, creating a yarn doll, dipping candles, and square dancing on Pioneer Day, putting…
Find out more »Pioneer PeeWees: Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/21 – Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My! Campers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm. PeeWees will craft their own chicken friend! Register for 2019 Pioneer PeeWees Camp Gibbs…
Find out more »Pioneer PeeWees: All About Sheep!
Friday, August 23, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/23 - All about Sheep! Campers will learn all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. PeeWees will get to make and take home a pompom sheep! Register for 2019 Pioneer…
Find out more »Ice Cream Sunday
August 25: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 4 and up Free for RCHS members!
Find out more »Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp
Tuesday-Thursday; August 27-29, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer Girl, Dakota Girl, and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls, and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers children a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of girls in days gone by. Some activities include attending a quilting bee, creating a yarn doll, dipping candles, and square dancing on Pioneer Day, putting…
Find out more »Pioneer PeeWees: Pioneer Chores
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/28 - Pioneer Chores Campers will get to go back in time in our historic farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making butter. PeeWees will make their…
Find out more »Pioneer PeeWees: Apple Orchard Fun!
Friday, August 30, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/30 – Apple Orchard Fun! Campers will take a walk through our Heritage Apple Orchard and learn about how we take care of all the different types of apple trees. These PeeWees will…
Find out more »Introduction to Cross Stitch
Saturday, August 31 Two sessions: 11am and 1pm Join us in an introductory lesson to cross stitching. This hands-on craft activity will allow participants to make their own small cross stitch pattern to take home. All supplies are included in the cost below. Recommended age: 10 years or older. We will have some activities for younger children. Sessions are 90 minutes. Register here! Pre-registration and payment is required. $10 adults; $9 Seniors; $8 Children 4-16; Free for 3 and under. RCHS…
Find out more »September 2019
Apple Harvest Dinner at Gibbs Farm
with Chefs Joan and David Donatelle of Savory Pursuits Fall is just around the corner and that means crisp evenings, beautiful colors, and crunchy sweet apples! Our last event of the year in our outdoor dinner series with the Good Acre is all about celebrating the fall apple harvest in conjunction with Apple Fest at Gibbs Farm! The evening will begin with tours of the historic site, a hidden gem of prairie and farmland just down the road from The…
Find out more »Apple Festival
Join us on September 21 for a day of family-friendly apple fun at Gibbs Farm. Our Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by our volunteers, taste samples of our apples, and try your hand at the cider press. We’ll have games, crafts and special treats as well as tours of the historic Gibbs Farmhouse, and Dakota seasonal life. Mark your calendars and watch this page for more information. $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $5 Children. Free for…
Find out more »October 2019
Pumpkin Carving
Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 11am-2pm for pumpkin carving fun! We will be providing expert tips and fun ideas to decorate your chosen pumpkin or squash. Check back for a registration link! Cost to participate is included in the regular Gibbs Farm admission fee: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 4 and up Free for RCHS members!
Find out more »Halloween Festival
Included in general admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 4 and up Free for RCHS members Halloween fun for everyone! The spooky fun starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:00pm. No need for reservations, stop by anytime. Activities, treats, and tours are included in admission. Bring your Ramsey County Historical Society Membership card for free admission!
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