Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm

Step back in time

What makes it fun

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm. When the aroma of dinner wafts from a wood-burning stove, you know you're getting close! You'll discover shelves brimming with homemade preserved goods, while park rangers donning historical attire tend to the farm and every day farm chores like feeding the livestock, milking the cows, collecting eggs, and slopping the hogs. Inside the house, there are tasks that need to be taken care of, such as cooking, cleaning, and churning. You may observe individuals from the "family" engaging in activities such as tending to the garden, practicing their skills in the blacksmith shop, or knitting. Step back in time with your sweetheart for an educational and memorable experience at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm.

Google Reviews

4.8

Based on 531 reviews

Tedrae Gaitan

2 months ago

Great place to get some history and education. Great people involved. Beautiful area

Annick T

2 months ago

A fantastic experience! The young lady who gave us the tour even made the effort to teach us some French! An interesting and historical visit; take the time to stop by!

Troy (Troy70)

3 months ago

Really interesting and a great perspective on how people lived during that time period. Worth a stop, it is also free except for the pool.

3 months ago

Had a great time and the people there were nice and very knowledgeable.

Elliott Anderson

3 months ago

Very cool restored cabin here LBJ was raised

DeWayne Dukes

9 months ago

Excellent experience friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Amanda Erickson

9 months ago

I absolutely love taking visitors here. It is neat to see how people lived back then and that those working the farm, do those same things to give visitors a true experience. They have special events that they show certain activities in more detail. I highly recommend a visit.

Robert Corley

9 months ago

Chris Priebe

10 months ago

Very nice, informative, and interactive museum. A functional one at that. The people there dress in time period dress, the animals you see are used in some way either for food or clothing, they grow their own vegetables. All period specific ways and traditions. Highly recommend taking a look.

Sigitas Jakučionis

10 months ago

Debbie Ryan

2 years ago

It was fun to walk through the working 1800s family life

Nick

2 years ago

This place is cool! This place was an audible from visiting another place and it did not disappoint and I'm glad we stopped here! I'm a history buff so to see how early Settlers lived all the way from growing crops, raising animals, and cooking was cool and to be able to pet the baby cow and other animals (if they walk up to you of course) was a great experience I wasn't expecting. The park isn't as big as I thought it would be but still I have no complaints. I would definitely take my family here again. And bring my little cousins next time.

Stacy Dickson

2 years ago

Bruce Levenberg

2 years ago

Mark Willemin

2 years ago

10/10 Felt like stepping back in history, my children loved it too.

Greg Swift

3 years ago

If. You come to Fredericksburg you must come here. Step back in time and see how they did it in the 1800s.

Marina Lang

3 years ago

History and nature experienced together...just amazing

Erica Timmerman

3 years ago

Jyri Hatakka

3 years ago

Ryan Montgomery

3 years ago

Very cool part where they have actors there who speak on the 1800s and a live farm

Eliza Hall

3 years ago

So enjoyable for adults and kids. Staff explained about the history of the area and life on a farm in the 1800's.

D.M. Corbett

3 years ago

It's called a living history museum and it really is! You can get a very good idea of what life was like back during this time period. Plus, there are people dressed in authentic period clothing that will answer any questions that you might have. Such a wonderful experience! We loved all the farm animals especially the turkeys. I had never been up close to one before, and they have the most amazing little sounds beside their gobble! We had parked in the visitor center and walked to the farmhouse. It is a short walk through the woods from there. We toured the house and the barn and saw the HUGE okra that was grown in their garden and the MASSIVE sweet potato. It really makes you appreciate life today when you see how difficult it must have been to live without the modern conviences that we take for granted.

Kat C

3 years ago

Such a neat place to visit! The staff working the farm are so knowledgeable on the history of the place and seem to really love what they do. Getting to see the farm animals, the vegetables they grow and the food they were preparing was cool.

Kamini ashwin P

3 years ago

very beautiful place..people there explain and ready to answer our question.good experience how people in the 1800's used to live, their houses.inside their house ,eqipments they use etc.