Posted in Austin
December 29, 2017
This Living History Park In Austin Will Take You Back In Time
Ever wondered what Texas was like 150 years ago? At Pioneer Farms, you can walk through a slice of history! Explore a cotton planter’s farm from the 1880s and walk through a 1841 Tonkawa encampment. Pioneer Farms also offers unique classes that will teach you the necessary skills of the past. Here, you’ll experience the pioneer life first-hand. This living history park in Austin will take you back in time.
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Leave your old life behind for a few hours and explore Austin's rich past. Tranquil windmills, open fields, and fragrant flowers will greet you.
As you explore Pioneer Farm's six historic sites, pioneer reenactors will share fascinating tidbits of information.
Stroll through the cotton planter's farm and see what it was like to live in an opulent home in 1886.
It was quite luxurious to live as a cotton farmer before the Civil War. This massive mansion is still impressive to this day.
If you're really fascinated with blacksmithing, you can take a course and learn how to do it yourself.
As you stand beneath the stunning oak tree in this Native American camp, you'll really get a feel for how much this state has changed.
Pioneer Farms is located at 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, 78754. This fascinating living history museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays-Sundays. Holidays may affect these hours. For more information, visit www.pioneerfarms.org.
Have you visited Pioneer Farms yet?
