Annual Events

Old-Time Independence Day Picnic

July 4th, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Travel back to the 1870s to celebrate the 4th of July during this Old-Time Independence Day Picnic. Bring your lunch for a picnic in the Museum’s Verges Park and enjoy live 19th-century tunes. The Dederman Cabin and One-Room Schoolhouse will be open with old-time games and Victorian crafts for the children. Free admission, and free watermelon! Donations welcomed.

History & Harvest Fest

September 25th, 12:00PM-5:00PM
Explore the cultural fabric of our community through local and regional foods, craft beer, music, and poetry readings! This year we’ve included an outdoor market, pie baking contest, and bingo!

Johnny Carson’s Birthday Party

October 24th, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Enjoy a special marathon of our favorite clips and episodes of The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson starting at Noon. Included with museum admission.

Haunted Verges Park

Part of Downtown Trick or Treating
Friendly trick-or-treating for the little ones at the Settler’s Cabin & One-Room Schoolhouse. Brave trick-or-treaters can venture into the haunted cave for a sweet treat. Hot chocolate and popcorn for sale. Check our calendar of events for current date.