Frontier Culture Museum

In 1809, the Staunton Eagle recorded Independence Day as “ About 50 gentlemen and a number of ladies…partook of a plain Barbecue, where none but Domestic productions were eaten…In short, the whole afternoon was spend with a good humor, harmony, and joy, which the fourth of July ought always to inspire into the bosoms of Americans.”

Have you ever spent an afternoon with one of our blacksmiths as they make one-of-a-kind objects for use on our historic farms? Have you ever wondered how buckets and barrels are made? Step back in time at our Historic Trades Day! Talk to expert artisans and watch as they demonstrate their craft using time-honored techniques. With a variety of unique hand-crafted items to explore, you’re sure to find something interesting. You might even find something to

Come see all the activities we have planned for our Fall Homeschool Days! Homeschool days provide homeschoolers the chance to participate

Come see all the activities we have planned for our Fall Homeschool Days! Homeschool days provide homeschoolers the chance to participate

Come see all the activities we have planned for our Fall Homeschool Days! Homeschool days provide homeschoolers the chance to participate

Saturday, October 17t h is International Archaeology Day, and the Frontier Culture Museum is offering archaeological activities all day! But just what is archaeology and why are we talking about it at a living history museum? Archaeology is the study of