We like to have a lot of fun the farm.  During Wessels' events you can be sure there are activities for the whole family surrounding the featured activities of the event. Occasionally we hold an adults-only event during evening hours.  Event listings are updated here, on our FB page and often found in Nebraska Life & Nebraska Traveler magazines, York Chamber Chats, YCDC Community Calendar and local news sources.

You might be surprised just how much there is to do at Wessels during our family-friendly events.  Bring the family and tell your friends!  Proceeds from all events go towards maintaining our living history displays, educational program, animal care and facilities.

Create your own event!  Wessels Farm is a great place for family reunions, birthday parties, bridal showers, team get-aways and more. We do allow weddings on the farm but we do not close the farm for an event held during our regular open hours as we are a living history farm first, venue as a bonus!  Contact us to begin planning your event today! 

Community Shout Out

We like to have a lot of fun the farm.  During Wessels' events you can be sure there are activities for the whole family surrounding the featured activities of the event. Occasionally we hold an adults-only event during evening hours.  Event listings are updated here, on our FB page and often found in Nebraska Life & Nebraska Traveler magazines, York Chamber Chats, YCDC Community Calendar and local news sources.

You might be surprised just how much there is to do at Wessels during our family-friendly events.  Bring the family and tell your friends!  Proceeds from all events go towards maintaining our living history displays, educational program, animal care and facilities.

Create your own event!  Wessels Farm is a great place for family reunions, birthday parties, bridal showers, team get-aways and more. We do allow weddings on the farm but we do not close the farm for an event held during our regular open hours as we are a living history farm first, venue as a bonus!  Contact us to begin planning your event today! 

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Recognition by EDSITEment

The Wessels Living History Farm web site has been recognized as “one of the best online resources for education in the humanities” by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). In December, 2005, a panel of educational peer reviewers voted to include the Wessels...

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Appreciation from Users

From time to time, we receive e-mails from folks who use this web site and the physical museum. Some have pointed out a typo or two, but most have written to compliment our site and let us know how they are using the information. Here are a few of the messages we’ve...

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NebraskaLand Rising Star Award

The NEBRASKALand Foundation selected the Wessels Living History Farm for the 2010 Rising Star Award. The award is given to new or expanding attractions, public or private, that have made a significant addition to the overall tourism effort of the local area, the...

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The Outstand Tourism Attraction in Nebraska

The Wessels Living History Farm was named the Outstanding Tourism Attraction in the state, during the Nebraska Tourism Conference held in Norfolk in 2009. This annual award is given to a Nebraska tourism attraction that has worked toward the continued success and...

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Recognized! Some of the Awards that the Farm and this Web Site has Received

Nebraska Travel & Tourism Award National Endowment for Humanities
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