Frank and Ella were the youngest Mahaffie children. Visitors of all ages are welcome to learn what it was like growing up on the Mahaffie farm in the 1870s. The theme is The Santa Fe Trail! 

This year, the Santa Fe Trail turns 200 years old!

Come celebrate with us with activities such as:

• Learn about the science of cracking a whip
• Learn about raw materials and manufactured goods traded at each end of the trail
• See what is cooking on the cookstove
• Visit the blacksmith at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Visit the Mahaffie House
• Explore exhibits in the Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn and the Heritage Center

Cost is $5/youth and includes a stagecoach ride. Youth under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. One free adult admission for one paid youth admission. Optional: $2 cost for a stagecoach ride for each free adult. Additional adults are $5. 

Activities are open to visitors of all ages. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to register. Visit our programs page for more information.