Pioneer Days at Har-Ber Village

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience at Pioneer Days, taking place from September 19th to 22nd, 2024, at Har-Ber Village Museum in Grove. This annual event promises a rich blend of education, hands-on activities, and historical demonstrations that bring the pioneer era to life.

Pioneer Educational Days

• Dates: September 19th and 20th
• Special Rates: Schools and homeschool co-ops paying as a group enjoy a special rate. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations by September 15th.
• Capacity: Limited to 500 attendees

Regular Pioneer Days

• Dates: September 21st and 22nd
• Arrival Time: Gates open at 9 AM. Plan to spend most of the day to fully enjoy all activities. Cleanup begins at 3 PM, with visitor closing at 3:30 PM.

Event Schedule A detailed schedule for the event will be available in early September. Stay tuned for a link to the full itinerary from September 19th through noon on the 22nd.

Featured Heritage Craftspeople Each year, Pioneer Days features a variety of heritage craftspeople demonstrating skills such as blacksmithing, tin smithing, weaving, spinning, basket weaving, lace making, printing press operation, sewing, and broom making.

Living History Demonstrations Witness a range of historical demonstrations that may include traditional laundry methods, butter churning, hearth cooking, sausage making, old-fashioned games, gardening, dye making, and other daily pioneer tasks.

Hands-On Activities Enhance your understanding of pioneer life with hands-on activities. Visitors can try weaving on a loom, spinning wool, churning butter, grinding corn or coffee, dipping candles, creating old-fashioned toys, and more.

Music Enjoy period music performed by talented musicians, adding another layer of authenticity and enjoyment to the Pioneer Day experience.

Vendors Occasionally, vendors will display and sell products related to the pioneer theme. Heritage craftspeople often offer their wares or take on special projects during the event.

Join the fun at Pioneer Days 2024 and immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of pioneer life. We can’t wait to see you there!