Heritage Farm Programs

Schaumburg was once a German-American farm community supported by the dairy industry. Volkening Heritage Farm is a reminder of what life was like in the 1880s. Visitors are invited to participate in farm chores and learn about farm life. School programs are available Tuesdays through Fridays from 9AM to 5PM. Teacher resources are available for farm programs.

Call 847/985-2102 for more information.

Programs

• Farms and Food - Let the sounds and smells of the working farm enhance the student’s understanding of farm chores, where food comes from and animal care. Through this program, students experience and actively learn about the relationships between agriculture and food, both historically and present day.
• Hands on History - Participants engage their senses while performing the chores typical of children their age in the 1880s. By the labor of their own hands, students will gain more than understanding, they will gain an appreciation of the agricultural lifestyle that typifies our agrarian heritage. Whether milking a cow, making butter, lending a hand to process grains, or baking pretzels on the wood burning stove, young learners can expect an unforgettable experience.
• Heritage Quest - Students go on a quest to find out what different people do on the farm. They learn the roles of each member of the farm family as well as their own role on the farm. They gain a better understanding of how important every person is to the farm and how it is much like its own community.

Program Survey

Please take the Heritage Farm program survey by clicking here.

Program Guide

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