American Farm Heritage Museum (AFHM) – Greenville, IL
The American Farm Heritage Museum on the south edge of Greenville has several components, including: a replica of Hills Fort, the 1800’s original; a Military Museum; a country store; a tractor pulling venue; a train ride; a large multi-purpose building and more.
The AFHM plays host to numerous activities throughout the year with the museums coordinating some them and having individual events at other times. The crowning event of the year is the annual Heritage Days that is held annually each July. This blog features photos of the types of things you might see if you choose to attend in future years.
AFHM: History Lives Here
The American Farm Heritage Museum recently held their 19th Annual Heritage Days.
Patriotism runs high at the AFHM. About 60′, thanks to the Greenville Fire Department’s equipment.
Rental golf carts were in high demand on a hot day.
Hills Fort (replica)
Hills Fort is a replica of the original which was near the site of a massacre.
A plaque explains the history and importance of Hills Fort to early settlers in the area.
A blacksmith heats and bends iron at Hills Fort on a hot day.
AFHM Train (ride)
At the entry to the AFHM, you will find the train depot.
Miniature trains offer rides at several events during a year.
Miniature trains will soon have their own display space at the AFHM.
Lil Red Barn (general store)
The Lil’ Red Barn Museum sells items and has several “period” displays.
The barn museum has room enough to show what a one-room school looked like on the inside. I may have sat at one of those desks!
A display in the museum shows many items that may have been available 50 years ago.
Military Museum
A fledging military museum is beginning to take shape on the grounds.
Tracked and floatable assault vehicles are on display.
Slightly more modern transportation is available like this WWII vintage Army jeep.
Tractor Pulling
Tractor pullers expect their track to be well-groomed throughout the day at the AFHM Tractor Pull. Water and a land leveler were being used in this photo.
A Farmall roars away from the starting line.
Tractor displays galore
Vintage tractors like the ones my family used to have, bring us out to reminisce.
Crawlers are also in hard at the show.
Air conditioning in the 1950’s consisted of this: one umbrella; hopefully a breeze; and a cooler of cold drinks.
Big Red Building (multipurpose)
The Big Red building hosts weddings, live music and a myriad of events.
In the Big Red Building, exhibitors, food vendors and musicians share the space.
A woodworking vendor was selling furniture made from wood that had been recycled from other uses around the farm.
Antique tractor seats adorn the Big Red’s walls.
Things We Ride
Tractor parades into Greenville create awareness of Heritage Days at the American Farm Heritage Museum each July.
Packed parking lots mean big crowds at the Farm Heritage Days.
There are other modes of transportation besides the train at Farm Heritage Days.
My preferred mode of transportation. Not my unit but I was drooling over this classic.
An old truck came pulling a trailer with an old tractor.
Many attendees camp on site.
Things You Can Buy
And what is a farm show if you can’t buy a hat for some shade or to promote your tractor “brand”.
Vendors don’t want you to leave empty handed. Need a power tool?
This young lady was selling freshly made flour and wearing it from head to toe.
Maybe you need creative yard art made from scraps of iron from around the farm.
Things We Eat and Watch
The pop pop sound of old two-cylinder engines is music to the ears of the elderly, who used these heavily on the farm before the days when electricity reached their farmsteads.
Performers take the AFHM stages to amaze and entertain attendees of all ages.
Food stands show off lots of artistic creativity.
Smoking is allowed on the grounds but only if it’s chicken, beef or pork!
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