Glidden Homestead featured on USA250 Tour
The JF Glidden Homestead & Historical Center has been selected as the featured Illinois story on the national radio show and podcast "Own the Road with Kelli and Bob" as part of its special limited series, The USA250 Tour, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
The USA250 Tour is highlighting only one story of profound national significance from each state, and for Illinois, the producers selected the Glidden Homestead for its powerful barbed wire story — a tremendous honor recognizing the site’s lasting national and global impact.
Glidden Homestead
921 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(Behind Glidden Florist)
The Glidden Homestead is open every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Visitors are welcome to drop in at any time during those hours to learn more about the Homestead, witness living-history blacksmith demonstrations, explore the house and grounds, see the historic barn, and peruse our gift shop.
We also offer guided, docent-led tours on Sundays at 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM for those who'd like a more in-depth experience.
Group tours and school tours are offered by appointment.
Contact us to learn more.
(815) 756-7904
Jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
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