Events

"Little Town on the Prairie": Town's of Humboldt Couty Part 1 Program Series!

Join us for our 2023 program series this season featuring four towns of the county: Bradgate, Hardy, Pioneer, and Thor! This program series is partnered with the 2023 seasonal display "Little Town on the Prairie": Towns of Humboldt County Part 1. Admission is $5.00 for adults over 18, children 18 and under are FREE. Check out the dates and towns below!

Dates: each program will start at 2:00pm

-May 7th: Bradgate

-June 4th: Hardy

-July 2nd: Pioneer

-August 6th: Thor

Location: Clancy Classroom, Clancy Building, Humboldt County Historical Museum. 

"Tragedy in a Little Town": Murder Mystery!

"COME QUICK! MR. WHITE IS DEAD!" exclaimed Ms. White outside their mercantile. Mr. White, a well-loved business man in Humboldt, is lying behind his counter....dead...

Join us for a thrilling night and find the culprit who murdered Mr. White! Was it Ms. White, the hysteric wife? Or was it the competition down the street? Tickets are $10.00 per person. Attire is 1800s small town attire for anyone who would like to dress up in costume! Tickets go on sale starting April 1st. Get them while you can and solve the murder of the century!

NOTE: This event is for ages 15 and up. 

When?: Saturday, May 27th

Time?: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Clancy Building, Humboldt County Historical Museum

"Little House on the Prairie": Children's Program

Have you ever wondered how life was like in 19th century Humboldt? Was it like Laura Ingalls Wilder's experience in her book Little Town on the Prairie? Join us for a fun children's program where we compare Wilder's experience to early Humboldt citizens and find out! To register, fill out the form below or call 515-604-6980. Registration begins May 1st! Registration fee is FREE for any child who wants to attend.

NOTE: This program is for children ages 7 to 18. Parents or guardians are encouraged to join their child for the program if they wish!

Date: Wednesday, June 14th

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm


Pollinator Party with the Humboldt County Soil & Water Conservation Board!

Information will be released at a later date!

"Little Town School":Schoolhouse Program 2023!

Have you ever wanted to step back in time and go to a school in a small prairie town? Register for the schoolhouse program and find out! This years theme is all about schools in prairie towns of the county! Students will learn how schools changed from one-room schoolhouses to the schools we know today. Registration begins June 1st. Registration is FREE to hang child between the ages of 7 and 12! Fill out the form below to register or call 515-604-6980.

Dates: Tuesday, August 8th and Wednesday, August 9th

Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm

Fall Festival 2023!

Celebrate the fall season with a trip back in time to the prairie days of the county! Enjoy demonstrates of the prairie trades, vendors, food, games, and more. Admission is $10.00 for adults over 18 and children 18 and under are FREE!


Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2023

Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm

NOTE: More information about vendors and activities will be released at a later date! If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Erica Knudson, Executive Director of Museum Operations, at 515-332-5280 (off season number) or email hcmdirector@outlook.com. Thank you!


"Tragedy on the Farm": Murder Mystery!

Something is a foot at the Museum! Some one is dead and some one knows who did it. Come out and solve the murder of the century this October! Tickets are $10.00 per person. Ticket sales begin September 1st. More information will be released at a later date.

NOTE: This event is for ages 15 and up. 

Date: Saturday, October 14th

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Attire: 19th century costume or business casual

Halloween Open House 2023!

Have you ever wondered what happens at the Museum, after dark? Come on out to the Museum and find out, if you dare! More information will be released at a later date. 

Date: Saturday, October 28th

Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Admission: TBD

Annual Christmas Tree Walk

Come on out this holiday season and walk among the trees in the Historic Hardy Church! More information will be released at a later date. 

Dates:

-Dec. 1st & 2nd

-Dec. 8th & 9th

-Dec. 15th


Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm


Admission: TBD

Christmas Open House 2023!

Enjoy a stroll through history this holiday season at the Museum! More information will released at a later date. 

Date: Saturday, December 16th

Time: TBD

Admission: TBD