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Walk across the Carnegie Steel Bridge into 1899 Forestville. See 19th century merchandise in the Meighen family store, discover what's cooking in the kitchen, and help the hired hand with chores in the garden and farm buildings. Costumed guides portray actual residents and their daily activities. Forestville was once a rural trade center. Area farmers came to Forestville to trade their produce for goods and services. However, when the railroad by-passed the town in 1868, it struggled to survive. By 1890, Thomas Meighen, son of one of the town's founders, owned the entire village. The town's 50 residents made their living on his farm, working for housing and credit in the Meighen store. Summer Camp at Historic Forestville Become a farmer and storekeeper and experience family life in 1899 Forestville during this one day summer camp. |
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Location: 507-765-2785 Field Trip Reservations: Call 507-765-2785 or use the Online Field Trip Request Form Mailing Address: Historic Forestville 21899 County 118 Road Preston, MN 55965 E-mail:
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