This small park gives the young kids an opportunity to experience what life might have been like in Plano back in its early days. It is broken up into a number of interactive areas so you can skip one if they are not at all interested. It is a nice way to spend an hour and it gives the little ones an alternative to a jump house or park.
I have heard so much about this place over the years and finally decided to visit on a quiet Wednesday afternoon with my son. We both really enjoyed this outing. We participated in the afternoon tour (lasted about two hours) and I’m so glad that we did. Our tour guide was wonderful and took us through the historic home and the grounds and provided lots of interesting facts about the history of the home and history in general of the time period the house was occupied. My son was really interested and she kept the other children in the tour group engaged as well. It was really fun and educational. Besides the house, there are live animals, a faux cow to milk (huge hit with the kids) different sites like a blacksmith shop and a replica of an old one-room schoolhouse. After the tour you’re free to roam the grounds on your own. I understand during special events there are more activities available. But it was great fun with just our small group, and it’s very reasonably priced. I would definitely come back. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors when the weather is nice.
We used to take our kids here a couple of times a year. My daughter had a birthday party here in 3rd grade and it was wonderful! The girls dressed up like pioneer girls and we had a party coordinator that "taught" them a lesson in the school house. They also played party games out on the lawn that were appropriate to the time period. I would ask if they still have parties because it wassuper fun and unique!
If you want to see what life used to be like come visit this quaint farm in the middle of Plano. There is a fabulous main house with original furniture and tools and a barn with animals and a real garden. It really is stepping back to a simpler time and there are volunteers that will explain the history and life as it was once lived. If you are in Plano please stop by and visit.
I took my granddaughter, who is four, during Spring Break this March. She loved it here, they had extra things to do because of the break. But any young child wil love this little piece of history. Once inside it is easy to forget you are in the middle of Plano. They have beautifully cared for animals. My granddaughter loved the exotic chickens. The home is a charmingly restored 1890s Gingerbread house. The docents clearly love the property. A great place to spead an hour on a nice spring day. And don't miss the sign near the donkey pen about Mammouth Jack! Plano was once known for its huge Donkeys. Great!
A lovely house from the time period surrounded by a farmstead. Kids can feed the chickens, "milk" a cow, sit in an old time schoolhouse, and basically get a feel of what life was like back when.
I went based on the reviews and i just didn't see the big deal. I guess you can't argue for the admission price but there was not a lot to the place. Good points are that it was clean.
For a family in general, Heritage Farmstead is a good outing. The farm, in the middle of Plano, gives tours of the orignial home, which is restored to its glory days, will interest the adults. The kids will enjoy the grounds and numerous outbuidlings. On weekends, they might see blacksmiths or play a game. And of course there are farm animals.The real strength of the Museum, however, is its special programs. For many years, all PISD students made a field trip to the site (Idon't know if they still do), but the Farm also hosts summer camps, scouting events, and many, many other kid-related activities during the year.In addition, Heritage offers some seasonal events as well, such as lamplight tours, and notably dressing up the home for Christmas 1880's style. All in all, this a good place for families in the area to put on their list of activities.
My son and I visited the museum today and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. The tour we took only cost $5 per person and started out with a brief(15 min.) video perspective. Then we toured the main homestead which was beautifully decorated with period pieces. The docent was very informative and readily answered any and all questions asked. After touring the home we were led throughout he grounds containing several buildings as well as live animals (donkeys,goats,chickens). At the conclusion of the tour we were allowed to wander about and inspect the outer buildings at our leisure. In all we spent about 75 minutes on the property and feel we got our money's worth. I think families with young children would really like this place as there are programs for young children available in addition to the tour.
The is the best place for Easter Egg Hunt!! Like all places, the actual hunt lasts 1-2 minutes, with the kids gathering the eggs faster than you can think. However, before and after the egg hunt, you can show the kids an actual farm with animals and fun activities.I will keep an eye out for other holiday events here!!