Homestead Prairie Farm will offer a unique glimpse into the past on Saturday, November 9, during its annual Candlelight Tour from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rock Springs Conservation Area. Visitors are invited to step back into the 1860s as interpreters in period attire lead candlelit tours through the historic Trobaugh-Good House, immersing guests in a typical rural Illinois evening.
Following the tour, attendees can enjoy hot apple cider and cookies in the homestead kitchen, and explore the woodshop onsite. The event is free, open to all ages, and requires no registration.
Homestead Prairie Farm serves as a living history museum dedicated to life in rural Illinois during the 1860s. Alongside the historic home, the site features an heirloom vegetable and herb garden, as well as a working woodworking shop. The farm is open for tours every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., June through October, with free admission.
Located at 3939 Nearing Lane, Rock Springs Conservation Area sits on Decatur’s southwestern edge. Visitors can reach it by heading south on Route 48 and turning west onto Rock Springs Road or taking Wyckles Road south and turning east onto Rock Springs Road. Signs will guide the way, and ample parking is available.
