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All About Horses
Amish Heritage
Category
Hours
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Spend the day exploring the important role horses have played in Amish life, farming, transportation, and tradition. Through engaging demonstrations and hands-on experiences, visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the connection between horses, agriculture, and community life.
Event Highlights:
• Horse therapy demonstrations presented by Serenity Meadows
• Live horseshoeing demonstrations
• Blacksmithing and horseshoe forging
• Horse training demonstrations
• Buggy rides around the grounds
• Red Bantam chicken interaction
• Petting zoo
• Tours of historic Amish homes
• Living History Farm experiences
• Food available for purchase
This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to experience horse-centered traditions while exploring the Illinois Amish Heritage Center campus and its historic buildings. Bring the whole family for a day of history, hands-on learning, and unforgettable experiences centered around one of the most important animals in Amish culture.
Admission
$10 Adults
Children 12 & Under Free