Garfield Farm and Inn Museum in a historically intact former 1840s prairie farmstead and teamster inn that is preserved as an 1840s living history museum.
Garfield Farm and Inn Museum in a historically intact former 1840s prairie farmstead and teamster inn that is preserved as an 1840s living history museum.
The museum brings together the farming experiences of the past 150 years with an appreciation of the natural environment that the Garfields found when they came to Illinois.
Garfield Farm Museum has come as far as it has because of the individuals who recognize the importance of this educational effort. By becoming members, the membership dollars are applied directly to the day to day costs of operations. The membership dues help fund 15 percent of the annual budget. Members receive the Campton Fairfield Crier and the Prairie Messenger, discounted rates to special events, free tours of the museum and prairie walks. Membership donations are: Individual Membership ($20); Family Membership ($30); Patron Membership ($75); Commercial Patron ($100); Life Membership ($1,000).
Donations are also need for the repair and restoration of the 1842 barn which was struck with lightning in August of 2005, burning out the south peak of the roof. Membership donations and other contributions should be sent to: Garfield Farm Museum, PO Box 403, LaFox, IL 60147.
