What makes Uncle Joe’s History Farm special? It is not a museum where you just walk through and look at everything. When you are at the farm, you actually see how everything works. It is where history comes alive. We are different because we actually operate the equipment and demonstrate it running. The farm showcases demonstrations of early 1900 farm equipment and has all the antique equipment to show the specific processes including an antique rope braider, the first rotary well driller driven by a horse, antique grain equipment, a coffee huller for coffee beans, and a rock crusher, to name a few. Demonstrations include how to make butter and cider, how to process wood, how to grind wheat and corn, and more. Located in the countryside, you can stroll through the rose gardens and watch the birds and the bees in the perennial garden. Visitors can also enjoy a relaxing water feature.
All are welcome to visit and learn about this special history. The farm is ideal for day trips for history enthusiasts, car clubs, granges, senior centers, and more. Uncle Joe’s History Farm caters to homeschool and Mennonite school groups. Other groups, small and large, with a maximum of about 50 people, are welcome. The farm’s hours of operation are currently by appointment only.