Historic Elections
The historic election of Barack Obama recalled, for many, historic elections of the past. The challenges the new President faces on the economy recalls the challenges faced by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Inside the Wessels Living History Farm web site, you'll find stories about FDR and his New Deal policies. There were notable differences. The 1932 election was a landslide with FDR taking over 57 percent of the vote. He carried 42 out of 48 states, including Nebraska and all of the other Great Plains states. Obama had a much smaller margin. Others have compared Obama's youthful style and eloquence to John F. Kennedy. Inside, we have a story about JFK and his policies on rural America. Others have noted that Obama's election was, perhaps, the culmination of the civil rights movement that gained momentum after World War II. In a close and contentious campaign, rural and farm policies were not at the top of most peoples' list on concerns. So, for the record, here is a link to President Obama's rural policy.
2009 Event Schedule
The schedule for special events at the Wessels Living History Farm has been set for the coming year and it includes old favorites and a full plate of educational oppoortunities. This year there will be special classes throughout the summer and extended hours. The admission price for all events is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for senior citizens and $2.00 for children. The farm can also be rented for parties, reunions, weddings and other special events. Call Dale Clark for details at 402-710-0682.
- May 30 to Oct. 31 – The Farm will be open for regular summer hours, Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- June and July – Summer Fun on the Farm, educational classes to be announced. Contact Dale Clark at the number above.
- Sunday, July 19th, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. – Model A's on the Farm.
- Sunday, September 13th, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. – Living History Activities on the Farm.
- Sat. & Sun., Oct. 4-5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Tractor, Engine and Auto Show.
- Saturday, October 4, 4:30 - Dark – Barn Dance.
- Sunday, October 25th, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. – Boo at the Farm, for elementary students and adult chaperones.
- December 12 - 22, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. – Christmas on the Farm.
Tractor in 360°
Urban residents don't often have a chance to walk all the way around an historic tractor like Mike Farmer's 1938 John Deere Model B. In this QuickTime VR object movie, you can rotate the tractor and see it from all sides. Just click on the movie and drag it from side to side to rotate the tractor. There is a larger version of this movie here, but it may take a while to download to your computer.
Recognized!
This Wessels Living History Farm web site was recognized as one of the "one of the best online resources for education in the humanities" by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). In 2007, a panel of reviewers voted to include this site on EDSITEment, a gateway to the highest quality humanities-related educational content on the Internet. We have more about this honor here. This recognition prompted the Omaha World Herald to say we are "A Virtual Must-See." In addition, we continue to receive messages from folks across the country who are using the content and learner resources we offer. We've got excerpts from some of these e-mails here. It's heartening to know that the material we're working hard to provide is being used and appreciated – by almost 800,000 of you in 2005. Thanks!
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