Buckley Homestead Living History Farm is a county park and historical museum located at

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. The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset year round. It is listed on the

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. The park is operated by Lake County Parks.

History

The Buckleys were Irish immigrants who moved to the United States in the mid-18th century. They first moved to

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in 1849, where they built their first farmstead. The Buckleys ended up turning their farm into a 150-head dairy farm. They sold their milk to markets in

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during the early 20th century. Over four generations, the farm grew from to . In 1977, part of the park was donated by Rose Buckley Pearce to be part of the Lake County Parks.Buckley Homestead
. Lake County Parks. Retrieved on 19 November 2008. ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs. The Buckley Homestead was added to the

in 1984.

Features

Next to the parking area, there is a visitor center which contains restroom facilities, drinking fountains, information kiosk, and a gift shop which is open on Sunday afternoons from May through the first of August. After that, a path will lead to the Buckley's farm. The park is divided into sections: Main House Museum, School, Pioneer Farm, and Back Again.

Events and activities

Buckley Homestead holds many events throughout the season. A list of events at Buckley Homestead are listed below.

WWII Tribute

Buckley Homestead used to hold a World War II Tribute every year by reenacting battles between the axis and allies. The tributes held skirmishes, axis and allies encampments, uniform demonstration, World War II Veterans Panel, and homefront displays.

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

This event is held annually. Buckley Homestead is transformed into

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, popularly known as Sleepy Hollow. There, visitors walk with a guide through the homestead while encountering townsfolk in search of Ichabod Crane, the one person who can tell the stories of the village.WWII Tribute at Buckley Homestead in Lowell, INDIANA
". Eventbrite. Retrieved on 19 November 2008.

References

External links

- official site {{National Register of Historic Places in Indiana Farms on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana Houses completed in 1853 Open-air museums in Indiana National Register of Historic Places in Lake County, Indiana Parks in Indiana Museums in Lake County, Indiana Farm museums in Indiana Protected areas of Lake County, Indiana 1853 establishments in Indiana