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Watkins Woolen Mill
State Historic Site
Northeast of Kearney, MO 64060
Main Entrance at
NE 161st Street and
County Road RA

 

 


 



We are offering tours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday-holidays during the months of December 2010, January, 2011, February 2011 and March 2011.

The Visitor Center and Museum will be open Monday - Sunday (7-days a week) during the above months.

2011
Off Season (December - March)
  Hours HouseTours Mill Tours
Fri-Sat 9:30-4:30 11, 1, & 3 10,12,& 2
Sun 10:30-4:30 11, 1, & 3 12 & 2
Mon Holiday 9:30-4:30 11, 1, & 3 10, 12 & 2
On Season (April - October)
  Hours HouseTours Mill Tours
Mon-Sat 9:30-5:00 11, 1, & 3 10,12, 2, & 4
Sun 10:30-5:00 11, 1, & 3 12, 2, & 4

* Tours limited to 15 people

Tour Fee: Adults: $4.00 Children (6-12): $2.50 Children (under 6): Free Family Rate: $15.00





2011 Events
Spring on the Farm
Saturday, April 30 11am - 4pm
Fall Music Fest &
Back Porch Jam
Saturday, September 17 12pm - 5pm
Fall on the Farm
TBA  
Christmas on the Farm Saturday, December 3 2pm - 7pm
Check back for details as they are confirmed closer to the actual dates.

Spring on the Farm

Spring on the Farm  will be held at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Spring has come to the Watkins farm and join us for a day filled with fun and learning!  Witness 1870’s style sheep shearing.   Enjoy our American Livestock Breeds Conservatory display of rare and endangered livestock.  Take a stroll through our heirloom garden while 1870’s attired interpreters prepare the raised beds and plant vegetable seeds saved from our heirloom plants the year before.  Other activities will include toy making, wood stove cooking demonstration, rag doll making, and more. For further information contact the park office at (816) 580-3387.


Fall Music Fest & Back Porch Jam

The 11th Annual Music Fest and Back Porch Jam will be held at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from Noon - 5:00 PM.  Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, or mandolin and join the fun at the Watkins family home.  Featured songwriters and musicians will perform original songs and folk music throughout the day on the front porch of the house.  Everyone is also invited to join in on the informal jam session traditionally held on the back porch.  Come out to play or listen!  Lawn chairs and picnic lunches are allowed.  In case of rain, the event will take place in the park’s visitor center.  For further information contact the park office at (816) 580-3387.


Fall on the Farm - TBA

Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm will be held at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Admission is free for the event and there will be an open house at the Watkins family home for the duration of the event.  Activities at the home will include holiday caroling, reading of family letters, free samples of traditional holiday treats, plum pudding flaming demonstrations, and an opportunity for children to visit with Father Christmas.  Activities at the visitor center will include kids crafts, live traditional holiday music, and a performance by the Lathrop Singing Mules grade school choir. For further information contact the park office at (816) 580-3387.