SOUTHWESTERN FARM & HOME MUSEUM

CARLINVILLE, IL

The Southwestern Farm & Home Museum in Carlinville, IL is a unique museum that celebrates the history of rural life in the area. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a blacksmith shop, and it features a variety of displays and artifacts that tell the story of life on the farm in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the Museum’s eight interactive galleries, which include displays on tools, farm implements, and household items from the era.

The Museum also has a large collection of antique tractors, including a 1925 Fordson and a 1927 John Deere. Other exhibits include a kitchen and a schoolroom, a blacksmith shop, and a replica of an old-time general store. Visitors can also view a variety of artifacts from the early days of farming in the area, such as a hand-cranked cream separator and a horse-drawn wagon.

In addition to its museum exhibits, the Southwestern Farm & Home Museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including craft shows, festivals, and educational programs. The Museum also serves as a venue for weddings and other special events. With its unique displays, interactive galleries, and engaging special events, the Southwestern Farm & Home Museum is a great place to learn about the history of rural life in the area.

SOUTHWESTERN FARM & HOME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CARLINVILLE IL. US MID #8401701027

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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SOUTHWESTERN FARM & HOME MUSEUM
PO BOX 373
CARLINVILLE
IL
62626-6262

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