The Kelley Farm, a National Historic Landmark, is a living history site set in the mid-1800s. Here, farming, gardening and domestic activities of pioneer Minnesota farm families come to life for visitors.

Living History Tours

Experience historical farm activities, such as using horses and oxen to work the fields and cooking on the wood stove. Guided tours, self-guided tours and seasonal special-focus tours are available.

Maximum Group Size: 125
Minimum Group Size: 10
Fees: $6 per person
Length: two hours
Dates: May-October
Reservations required

Nature Trails

The Kelley Farm has 2.5 miles of nature trails for hiking. The trails traverse restored prairie and hardwood forest along the Mississippi River. The trails abound with wildlife, including many northern bird species. A hike on the nature trails is self-guided.

Meetings

The Kelley Farm Interpretive Center is available for meetings and program rental. The 100-seat auditorium has a public-address system and an audio-visual screen. The auditorium can be configured for a variety of settings with eight tables and 60 chairs available. The Kelley Farm does not offer catering services but can help arrange local caterers.

Maximum Group Size: 100
Fees: Based on event and number of users (minimum $50)
Availability: Year-round when public program is closed
Reservations required

The Kelley Farm can provide a horse-drawn trolley for senior citizens and the mobility impaired. There is no extra charge for transportation to the historic farmstead. Reservations required.

Oliver H. Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd.
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-441-6896
E-mail:
kelleyfarm@mnhs.org
Website:
www.mnhs.org/kelleyfarm