Wilder Homestead facts for kids
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Wilder Homestead
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Wilder Homestead
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 177 Stacy Rd., Burke, New York |
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| Area | 84 acres (34 ha) |
| Built | 1842, 1857, 1866, 1875 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000720 |
| Added to NRHP | November 19, 2014 |
The Wilder Homestead is a special old home and farm in Burke, New York. It is also known as the Boyhood Home of Almanzo Wilder. Almanzo was a farmer who later married the famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura wrote the "Little House" books, and Almanzo's childhood on this farm is described in her book Farmer Boy.
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What is the Wilder Homestead?
The main house on the farm was built in 1843. It is a two-story building designed in the Greek Revival style. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek temples. The front of the house has a small porch with square columns. There is also a smaller section at the back of the house.
A Home from the Past
The Wilder family lived on this farm until about 1875. Imagine what life was like for Almanzo and his family back then! They worked hard on the farm every day. The book Farmer Boy tells many stories about their adventures and daily chores.
Life on the Farm
Today, the property includes eight buildings that have been rebuilt to look like they did in Almanzo's time. These include a visitor center, a place to store corn called a corn crib, and three barns. There is also a picnic area, restrooms, and a pump house. These buildings help visitors understand what farm life was like in the 1800s.
Visiting the Farm Today
The Almanzo & Laura Ingalls Wilder Association now runs the Wilder Homestead. It is an interactive educational center and a museum. It also works as a real farm, just like it was when Almanzo was a boy. Visitors can learn about farming and life in the 19th century. The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This means it is an important historical site that should be protected.
External links
- Wilder Homestead - official site
