Buckley Homestead
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Buckley Homestead Living History Farm is a county park and historical museum located at 3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell, Indiana
. The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset year round. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
. The park is operated by Lake County
Parks.
in 1849, where they built their first farmstead. The Buckleys were Irish immigrants who moved to the United States in the mid-19th century. The Buckleys ended up turning their farm into a 150-head dairy farm. They sold their milk to markets in Chicago
during the early 20th century. Over four generations, the farm grew from 79 acres (32 ha) to 520 acres (210.4 ha). In 1977, part of the park was donated by Rose Buckley Pearce to be part of the Lake County Parks. The Buckley Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1984.
, 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.
Lowell, Indiana
-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 7,505 people, 2,697 households and 2,030 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,839.2 per square mile . There were 2,809 housing units at an average density of 688.4 per square mile...
. The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset year round. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. The park is operated by Lake County
Lake County, Indiana
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, its population was 496,005, making it Indiana's second-most populous county. The county seat is Crown Point. This county is part of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area. The county contains a mix of urban,...
Parks.
History
The Buckleys first moved to Northwest IndianaNorthwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana, also known as the South Shore and The Calumet Region or simply The Region, comprises Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana. This region neighbors Lake Michigan and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area...
in 1849, where they built their first farmstead. The Buckleys were Irish immigrants who moved to the United States in the mid-19th century. The Buckleys ended up turning their farm into a 150-head dairy farm. They sold their milk to markets in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
during the early 20th century. Over four generations, the farm grew from 79 acres (32 ha) to 520 acres (210.4 ha). In 1977, part of the park was donated by Rose Buckley Pearce to be part of the Lake County Parks. The Buckley Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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 holds a WWII Tribute every year by reenacting battles between the axis and allies. The tribute holds skirmishes, axis and allies encampments, uniform demonstration, WWII Veterans Panel, and homefront displays.Legend of Sleepy Hollow
This event is held annually. Buckley Homestead is transformed into Tarrytown, New YorkTarrytown, New York
Tarrytown is a village in the town of Greenburgh in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, about north of midtown Manhattan in New York City, and is served by a stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line...
, popularly known as Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Sleepy Hollow is a village in the town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, about north of midtown Manhattan in New York City, and is served by the Philipse Manor stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line.Originally...
. 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.
External links
- Buckley Homestead - official site