Travel back in time to the year 1860 to learn and explore rural life in Illinois with Homestead Prairie Farms at the Rock Springs Nature Center. Located at 3900-3976 Nearing Lane in Decatur, free tours of the homestead take place Saturdays and Sundays, through October from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Rock Springs Nature Center acquired the home in 1970 and created a museum to remember the history of the land. Alysia Callison, Director of Program Services for Rock Springs Nature Center invites the community out to be immersed in 1860s rural life.
To add to the vintage effect, tour guides will be appropriately dressed in late 1800s attire. Callison notes they are not in character but the large dresses and formal wear speak to the time period.
Rock Springs Nature Center is located at 3939 Nearing Lane in Decatur. Private tours of the homestead can be reserved online at www.maconcountyconservation.org/historic-sites/homestead-prairie-farm/, or call 217-423-7708 for more information.
