Midwest Pioneer Day of 1886

Step back in time at this living history museum event celebrating life as it was in the American Midwest during 1886. Visitors can expect to see period-accurate buildings, demonstrations of 19th-century crafts and daily activities, and costumed interpreters who bring frontier life to vivid reality. It's a hands-on way for families to understand how pioneers actually lived, worked, and built communities—perfect for curious kids who enjoy interactive learning and a break from screens.