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Historic Forestville

21899 County 118
Preston, MN 55965
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Phone: 507-765-2785
forestville@mnhs.org

Type: Attractions
Open: May 26, 2012 - Oct 20, 2012

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A store, farm & homestead with original artifacts – plus the chance to take part in daily chores – gives visitors a taste of life in the 1800s.

Highlights
• Landmark Carnegie Bridge leads visitors into town
• 19th-century store with original merchandise
• Authentic wood-burning stove – help prepare food
• Historic pump organ – play a tune
• Heirloom chickens and crops – help tend them

Special Programs (Details at events.mnhs.org)
• Independence Day 1899 (July)
• Apple Butter Making (Oct.)
• 19th-Century Homestead summer camp
• Adult & educational tours

Rentals
• Outdoor rentals including weddings

Additional Details

Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: Inside Forestville/Mystery Cave Park. 21899 Co. 118, between Preston & Spring Valley. State Park vehicle permit required. Parking lot is accessible only from south entrance. GPS: 43.6414,-92.2149

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Thursday-Saturday 10am-5-pm, Sundays 12pm-5pm. Please call ahead for sign language interpreters, field trip or other group by reservations only

Rates

  • Additional Rate Information: Adults- $7, Seniors (65+) &Students W/ ID $6,Children 6-17 $5, Children 5 and under & members- free for regular programming. MHS Member Discount Admission for special events.

Attraction Attributes

  • Accessible to Disabled
  • Attraction Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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