Gibbs Farm: Pathways to Dakota & Pioneer Life

Gibbs Farm: Pathways to Dakota & Pioneer Life Explore the life of Jane Gibbs, a pioneer, her family, and the lives of her friends the Dakota. https://linktr.ee/gibbsfarm_mn

Gibbs Farm offers family friendly programs weekends from Memorial Day to the end of October. Come for the day, or join RCHS and visit for free.

It's finally here! It's the first day of the 2026 summer camp season! 🥳We've got even more camps to come! Check out all ...
06/23/2026

It's finally here! It's the first day of the 2026 summer camp season! 🥳

We've got even more camps to come! Check out all the available adventures at https://rchs.com/gibbs-farm/summer-camps/

Is that tree bark moving?! Can you spot the critter?
06/20/2026

Is that tree bark moving?! Can you spot the critter?

Happy International Picnic Day! 🍉Here's a throwback to a picnic lunch at Life of a Gibbs Girl camp, summer 2017!
06/18/2026

Happy International Picnic Day! 🍉

Here's a throwback to a picnic lunch at Life of a Gibbs Girl camp, summer 2017!

Rudolph Fischer (husband of Gibbs daughter, Abbie) mowing the lawn at the Gibbs Farmhouse in 1942.Handwritten on the bac...
06/16/2026

Rudolph Fischer (husband of Gibbs daughter, Abbie) mowing the lawn at the Gibbs Farmhouse in 1942.

Handwritten on the back: "Uncle Fischer - near claim house site. Looking E.S.E. Cleveland Ave on left Larpenteur Ave on right."

Searching for a new accessory to add to your summer wardrobe? Look no further - the Gibbs Farm gift shop has got you (an...
06/12/2026

Searching for a new accessory to add to your summer wardrobe? Look no further - the Gibbs Farm gift shop has got you (and your head) covered! Check out our array of handmade, historically inspired bonnets! The gift shop is open during our public hours on Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Note: Bonnets are all kid sized, but adults with smallish noggins could totally pull these off!

The Spring Homeschool Day at Gibbs Farm is this Friday! Meet the animals, see the historic farmhouse, and learn about h...
06/10/2026

The Spring Homeschool Day at Gibbs Farm is this Friday! Meet the animals, see the historic farmhouse, and learn about how the Dakota people of Cloud Man's village lived during the 1830s! This special day of programing is all about moving through the site at your own pace and having the flexibility to spend time in the places you and your family are most interested in!

Learn more and pre-register at https://rchs.com/gibbs-farm/for-educators/homeschool-days/

Shhh... don't tell the gardener! 🤫
06/08/2026

Shhh... don't tell the gardener! 🤫

Thanks to we have two new prairie nest boxes. Both have families in residence! This one has five bluebird eggs and the ...
06/05/2026

Thanks to we have two new prairie nest boxes. Both have families in residence! This one has five bluebird eggs and the other three black-capped chickadee nestlings!

Summer is just around the corner! What are some of your favorite summer memories?Visit https://rchs.com/gibbs-farm/summ...
06/03/2026

Summer is just around the corner! What are some of your favorite summer memories?

Visit https://rchs.com/gibbs-farm/summer-camps/ to learn more about Gibbs Farm summer camps (we still have room!)

Look! Baby Strawberries!
06/01/2026

Look! Baby Strawberries!

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2097 Larpenteur Avenue W
Falcon Heights, MN
55113

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