Gibbs Farm: Pathways to Dakota & Pioneer Life

About

Costumed guides tell the story of the Gibbs family and early 1800s Dakota history because of the family's unique relationship with them. Site contains Dakota tipi, a replica bark lodge, and a wild rice camp. Site also has the Gibbs family historic farmhouse, barns, and a replica of their first sod house. A one-room schoolhouse, farm animals, a heritage apple orchard, historic gardens, and a restored prairie grace the site. Open Saturdays from Memorial Day through the end of October. Available for weddings and private parties. Please email [email protected] for information about booking a school field trip.

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