Pioneer Days at Sommer Park
6329 N. Koerner Road in Edwards
Come experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century! Held the last Sunday of the month: 5/29, 6/26, 7/31, 8/28, 9/25 and 10/30. Admission just $2/person.
Our Pioneer Days themes for 2011 are:
June 26 -- Livestock Care
July 31 -- Children's Games
August 28 -- 19th Century Crafts
September 25 -- 1850s Funeral & Mourning Customs
October 30 -- Winter Harvest
Activities may include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school lessons, woodworking, chores, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides and hands-on children's activities. This is a wonderful opportunity for scout and youth groups to learn about history. There will be presentations each month that highlight that month's theme. Call Sommer Park for more details!




