
Happenings at the Homestead
Barn Tour Tickets On Sale Now
Join us Saturday, August 9 for the 11th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour! We're in the Sycamore/Genoa Township Areas this year. Grab your ticket by clicking here
IAM recognition
The Glidden Homestead was honored with four awards from the Illinois Association of Museums:
-- Innovation Award for Barb City's Barbed Wire Weekend
-- Best Practices Award in Building Preservation
-- Volunteers Roger Keys and Jim Morel were recognized for more than 25 years of volunteer service to the Homestead.
We need you!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with front desk, tours and more. Contact jessi@gliddenhomestead.org or 815-756-7904.
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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