Pioneer Farms

My kids had a great time. We went for homeschool day and I expected more actors to be around and on the different farms. The actors there for the most part did a fantastic job and answered the kids questions and demonstrating life on the farm in the 1800s. We did end up walking through the pumpkin nights stuff with trails not well marked on where to go. Overall it was an okay experience and the few farms open with actors made it nice. Wish there was more actors around and better signage of places to go.

We visited today with our grandchildren and loved it. We learned quite a bit a lot about what it might be like to live in the area in the 1800s just by wandering around. The kids, 3 and 5, were fascinated by a world very different from their own less than a mile away. The 3 year old said she’d like to have a horse and buggy to go places. They especially liked the chickens, donkeys and longhorns and were perplexed by the outhouses, water pumps and living quarters. I even got to see and hear a couple wild birds I had never seen with the help of the Merlin app to identify them. It’s a great place to explore.

I went and did the Intro to Blacksmithing class at Pioneer Farms since I was curious about blacksmithing. It was fun and tiring. The weather was colder which made it tougher overall but still rewarding. The instructor gave us step by step directions and off we went. The class is done a large group at individual coal forges. We had to work in pairs but that wasn't an issue. Bring some snacks and be ready to work a bit. If you watch the competition shows and want to give it a try this is a great place to do it.

Wonderful place. Wonderful staff. You really feel the wild west walking from one era to another. A must-visit

Our family recently visited the Jourdan Bach Pioneer Farm and had an absolutely wonderful time. This living history museum offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Texas during the 1800s. The historic buildings have been preserved and restored. My son was particularly captivated by the farm animals like donkeys and longhorns!

Really great preserved pioneer town. People working there were great. I didn’t really see much farms mostly pioneer. But does a good job showing you how it might have been 100 years ago which is awesome.

There was insufficient food in the market section. The farm covers a very large area. It is impossible for the elderly to walk everywhere. I wish there was a trailer for the farm tour. Other than that, the historical houses were nice. 3 of them were closed. We couldn't visit them. We went to the office and paid for two adult entrance tickets. But many people did not go to the office and pay for the ticket.