Sturdevant House Hands-On History

Date:
May 02

Time:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Contact:
Ira Sturdevant House
kris@brunkhorst.org

Location:
Farmers Exchange Building
221 1st St SW
Waverly, IA 50677

See map

Step back in time for family fun- 1850's style!

Hands-on activities:
- Churn your own butter to take home (stay to taste it with fresh bread & jam!)
- Learn all about bees, pollinators & honey
- Dip your own beeswax candle
- Plant pollinator flowers, veggies or herbs to take home
- Make old-fashioned powdered laundry soap and learn the techniques
- Heirloom plants, garden plants and pollinator plants for sale
- Grab a train ticket for $2 off at the Sturdevant Historical House gift shop then stroll to the Sturdevant Historical house at 502 1st St. SW for...
- Renovation reveals/tours
- Woven paper heart basket Make & Take craft
- Lemonade & homeade cookies

Make a day of it with Art Walk, the Fire Station Pancake Breakfast, Farmers Exchange Co-Op Historical Activities sponsored by the Sturdevant House, Farmers Market vendors, and the Sturdevant Historical House!

We are also accepting some supply donations, check their page for details.

Welcome to Waverly. Great schools. Diverse housing options. Robust job market. Top-flight indoor rec center. Outdoor recreation adventures of all kinds. Prestigious Wartburg College. And a safe and welcoming community of people who value the good life in a beautiful place.