Homestead Prairie Farm is a beautiful 1860s farmhouse in central Illinois. They open the home up for free tours from June- October. They also host special events during the year.
The house is a part of the Rock Springs Conservation Area, which is one of our favorite places to visit. Next to the house is a huge vegetable garden that is kept using practices from the 1860s. It is so fascinating to see and walk through.
The parlor was a place that only adults were allowed in. The wood stove is so beautiful.
I love the simplicity of all of the bedrooms. The corn husk dolls make me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
My favorite room was the kitchen. I’m fascinated by heritage cooking and the way things were done in the past. We’ve lost a lot of the art of cooking.
Then, there is the garden. I could have wandered through here for hours.
If you are ever in the area, you should definitely stop by. There is so much to do in the park that you won’t get bored!
