
Days of Yesteryear | History Center
August 9 @ 9:00 am - August 10 @ 4:00 pm
$2 – $15
Step onto the Ralph Stoppel grounds and be transported to a bygone era! Witness the marvels of yesteryear with thrilling live demonstrations. Check out the steam tractors, threshing of oats or participate in hands on activities for the whole family like rope making and tinsmithing. There is something for everyone on August 9 & 10, 2025, 9am-4pm thanks to Mechanical History Round Table. John Hardy’s food will be available for purchase.
– Parade of Power: daily at 1 pm
– Red Barn Learning Farm Animals
– Demonstrations by First Responders
– Special Programs on Saturday: 1860’s Base Ball Match, Garden Tractor Pull at 2 pm
Live Demonstrations: Threshing grain, Shelling corn, Dairy Barn, Steam&Gas Engines, Clothes Washing, Sawmill, Antique vehicles, rope making, Tinsmith, Blacksmith Rock Crusher, Old-time school, Woodshop Demonstrations
Buttons (which serve as tickets) are $10 at the gate or get one in advance at the History Center for $8 or 2 for $15!
You can also purchase tickets on the MHRT website: https://www.mhrt.org/event-details/days-of-yesteryear-2025