Pioneer Days at Sommer Park

Time: 
June 26, 2011 - 12:00pm
July 31, 2011 - 12:00pm
August 28, 2011 - 12:00pm
September 25, 2011 - 12:00pm

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!