Livinghistoryfarm.org – Living History Farm

Livinghistoryfarm.orgLocated in York (State of Nebraska), the Wessels Living History Farm holds several educational and family fun events every year. Besides giving a complete calendar of events for each year, the Wessel Living History Farm website has resources that cater for learners and students, both in the classroom and in homes.

The site chronicles the changes that took place in the technology of agriculture, from the original quasi-medieval systems of plowing with horses, to the global positioning systems available nowadays. To these effects, there is a list arranged by decade that can be perused, and activities that revolve around the farm machinery used in those times along with questions about farm life are suggested. On the other hand, there are media resources available, including videos about antique tractors, and life in the onset of the 20th Century. Information on visiting the farm is provided as well, along with directions for getting there. Livinghistoryfarm.org