Midwest Pioneer Day of 1866

Step back in time at this living history experience celebrating pioneer life from the 1860s. Families can expect to encounter costumed interpreters, historical demonstrations, and hands-on activities that bring Midwest frontier life to vivid reality. Kids and adults alike will discover what daily life looked like for settlers of that era—from crafts and skills to period-appropriate clothing and tools. It's an educational, immersive way to understand American history beyond the textbook.