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Tour Season began June 20th and each 3rd Sunday through September. Tours at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Hopefully masks will not be needed. Bring one just in case.
HMFA board meetings held at Athens Public library, across from the high school, on the first Thursday of the month beginning at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend! THANK YOU Athens Public library. Meeting dates, locations and times may change. Given the COVID-19 situation, we hold some Board meetings via ZOOM. If you are interested in attending a meeting, call an executive committee member for details. Contact Us
Recent Events
The Marbold Heritage Festival, September 10 & 11 2022 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day – Rain or Shine event
Admission: $5, age 14 & up; $3, age 6-13; Free, age 5 & under
Programs:
Saturday:
10 am- Mike Moseley, Medical Musuem
10:30 am - Mike Moseley, Medical Musuem
11 am - Ellie Carson as Mrs. Mary Florence Potts
Noon - Art Exhibit awards
1 pm - Peaches & Bacon
2 pm - Wild Columbine
Sunday:
10 am - Wildwood Strings Duclimerss
11 am - Janette Dwyer, Quilt program
1 pm - Kathryn Harris as Harriet Tubman
2 pm - Janette Dwyer, Quilt program
Sunday is “Pie Day!”
Civil war reenactors:
Saturday: 108th Illinois Field Hospital
114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Saturday & Sunday:
10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry
These Civil War groups will give demonstrations and historic information pertaining to their regiments.
History/Tours:
Saturday & Sunday: Guided tours – history of Marbold family & farm
- both days 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm
Self-guided tours
Exhibits and programs are subject to change. Please check the website or Facebook – Historic Marbold Farmstead. For more information: Call 217-341-8293 or email: cawhlr64@gmail.com
Our 2021 HMFA annual meeting was held remotely and member voting was by mail.
January 10, 2020 HMFA Annual Dinner and Meeting First Baptist Church, Route 29 Greenview,
The delicious dinner was catered by Simple Taste Catering, .
A great evening of good food, good company, and historical insights.
Following dinner we began the annual meeting with recognizing key sponsors and individuals who have contributed to the success of the Association during 2019 and beyond.
Our speaker for the evening was Erika Holst, Curator of Decorative Arts at the Illinois State Museum. She spoke about the renovations and restorations at Edwards Place in Springfield.
The business meeting following our speaker. That included the president's report on progress during 2019 and plans for 2020. Then there was the 2019 financial report. We then held an election of directors.
A drawing for door prizes rounded out the evening.
Saturday, September 7th, 2019 Marbold Artisan's Fair: We had Artists work of all kinds, paintings, folk art, craftsmen, quilling, felting, jewelry, photography, pottery, chair making, rug making, spinning/weaving, etc. A student art show will also be held that day. Music and food rounded out the day.
June 22nd and 23rd, 2019 Marbold Farmstead Antique Show and Farm Fest,
Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday June 23rd 9am to 3pm. We had 14 antique dealers, 13 craftsmen demonstrating, 2 vintage tractors on display, a civil war group, flea market, history & tours, food, music and more! We enjoyed visiting with everyone that came out to see what's happening at Marbold Farmstead.
Sunday June 6, 2019: This year's tours were started. We were glad to see Evelyn Brandt Thomas from Brandt Consolidated come out. She had never been at the site. Evelyn was one of our "50 Founders" when the association was first started. Thanks to Brandt Consolidated for all your generous support over the years. Our next tours will be June 16th.
Monday May 6, 2019: Fun was had by all for a good cause with Dr. Gonzo (Comedian John Means) at Hand of Fate Brewery on the square in Petersburg. A video of historical photos and work completed at the farmstead was played throughout the evening.
Saturday April 20, 2019: Dinner/Auction at Indian Creek Farmstead: This event was a great success. We raised a great amount of money to go toward restoration of Marbold Farmstead.
We had a good crowd to Indian Creek Farmstead. The musical trio of Wild Columbine played soothing music during cocktail hour while guests visited and browsed the array of silent auction baskets. John and Judy Lyons were lovely hosts, lots of great items were taken home by the highest bidders (thanks to the enthusiasm of Ron Sanert and Kathy Olesen), and guests were well-fed by McCormick's Catering and Donna Simmering of Red Barn Desserts. Menard and Sangamon County businesses were extremely generous with their donations to the auction! Two of the Marbold descendants, both supporters, were there: Doris Marbold Decker and Henry Marbold with his wife Laura. It was great seeing so many in the community! Thanks to the support of all, the work crew will be able to continue with their long list of projects at the farmstead.
THANK YOU to these fine businesses and individuals for being Auction Donors:
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, BJ's Salon & Spa, Food Fantasies, YMCA, Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield Art Association, Hoogland Center, Red Lobster, Lake Springfield Marina, Aficionado's Cigar Shop, Robert's Seafood, Old Luxemburg, Sam's Too, Fairlane Diner, China King, China Star, Ergadoozy, Maid Rite Tasty Café, Gatsby's Hair Boutique, Flagg Farmstead, The Rail Golf Course, Knight's Action Park, Carter's Fish Market, Sunroom Tanning, Facial's by Amy Davis, Hair Well Done, Nails by T.K. & Got Roots, Corrective Exercise & Sports Performance, The Legacy Theater, Beverly Brekke-Bailey, Rose Cottage, Catherine Masters, Kevin Stier/Twilight Riverboat, Bean Time Café, Kathy Olesen, Lisa Schnell, Nails by T.K. & Got Roots, The Legacy Theater, Midstate Meat, Magro Meat & Produce, Golden Corral Buffet, Guy Hernan, Bayer Crop Science, Jeff Augustine, Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery, The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, The Loft, The Flat, Photography by Jenelle, The Twilight Riverboat Cruise, Mary Bretscher, Kate Worman Becker, Alliance Community Bank, Al Grosboll, Emily Schirding, Susan Wilson, Culver's of Springfield, McCormick's Catering, Louise Browne, Angela Browne, Lakepoint Grille, Linda McCaffrey, Charlotte Wohler, and Tim & Melody Bredberg
A Very Special Thanks to:
Ron and Sue Sanert, Wild Columbine, and Indian Creek Farmstead - John & Judy Lyons
March 7, 2019 Board Meeting 7pm at Athens Public Library
Thank You to the Athens Public Library for the use of their meeting room. You can check out their programs they offer at athenslibrary.weebly.com/. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month beginning at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend!
Jan. 14 2019 Annual dinner/meeting/campaign launch
First Baptist Church, Rt. 29, Greenview, 6 p.m.
Speaker: Dave Leonatti, historic architecture expert
The 2018 Fall Arts and Crafts Festival was held September 29th.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. It was great to have that opportunity to share the history of the Marbold Farmstead with all of you. We hope you enjoyed it and hope to see you again next year. And congratulations to all the door prize winners and the winner of the school art contests.
Thank You to the Athens Public Library for the use of their meeting room. You can check out their programs they offer at athenslibrary.weebly.com/. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month beginning at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend!
Jan. 14 2019 Annual dinner/meeting/campaign launch
First Baptist Church, Rt. 29, Greenview, 6 p.m.
Speaker: Dave Leonatti, historic architecture expert
The 2018 Fall Arts and Crafts Festival was held September 29th.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. It was great to have that opportunity to share the history of the Marbold Farmstead with all of you. We hope you enjoyed it and hope to see you again next year. And congratulations to all the door prize winners and the winner of the school art contests.
The 2018 Antique Show & Farm Fest was held June 23rd 9am to 8pm and June 24th 9am to 3pm.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Antique Show and Farm Fest. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and learned some history along the way. Whether about Marbold Farmstead itself or what it was like to be a woman or a soldier during the Civil War.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Antique Show and Farm Fest. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and learned some history along the way. Whether about Marbold Farmstead itself or what it was like to be a woman or a soldier during the Civil War.
Farm Day May 11th, 2018. Students from the Greenview schools came out for the day to learn about the history of Marbold Farmstead and what life was like on the farm in the late 1800s.
Marbold Farmstead Annual Meeting. was held Friday, January 12, 2018, 6:15 PM, at First Baptist Church in Greenview (south edge of town). A catered dinner was enjoyed from Hamilton's. Following dinner Jerome Johnson of the Garfield Farm Museum in LaFox, IL spoke about his experience as director of that site. A business meeting followed including the financial report, president's report and information about our future plans. Election of directors was also held. Door prizes were awarded at the conclusion of the evening. For more information about the Garfield Farm Museum go to www.garfield.org . For photos Click Here.
The Fall Arts and Crafts Festival was held Saturday Sept. 30th, 2017 9am to 4pm.
Arts and crafts sales and demonstrations. 26 vendors in all.
The Greenview Student art exhibit and contest results were presented.
Music was provided by the Wildwood Strings dulcimer group, Peaches & Bacon bluegrass group, and the Menard County singers.
Great Food was provided by Bud’s Smokehouse BBQ of Petersburg.
Anthony’s “Big Lemon” served lemon shake-ups.
Shelly Denton was back with her delicious Kettle Corn.
Cake provided by volunteers was served along with ice cream.
We all had a great day at Marbold Farmstead.
Thanks to everyone that came out and spent the day with us.
And THANK YOU to the vendors and volunteers that made the day special.
To View photos of this event Click Here.
Arts and crafts sales and demonstrations. 26 vendors in all.
The Greenview Student art exhibit and contest results were presented.
Music was provided by the Wildwood Strings dulcimer group, Peaches & Bacon bluegrass group, and the Menard County singers.
Great Food was provided by Bud’s Smokehouse BBQ of Petersburg.
Anthony’s “Big Lemon” served lemon shake-ups.
Shelly Denton was back with her delicious Kettle Corn.
Cake provided by volunteers was served along with ice cream.
We all had a great day at Marbold Farmstead.
Thanks to everyone that came out and spent the day with us.
And THANK YOU to the vendors and volunteers that made the day special.
To View photos of this event Click Here.
Tours were held September 17th, 2017.
Tours of the farmstead when conducted September 3rd and 4th, 2017 in conjunction with the 39th Annual Greenview Labor Day celebration.
Tours were held August 6th and 20th, 2017. About 12 people came out to learn about the history of the farmstead.
Tours of the farmstead when conducted September 3rd and 4th, 2017 in conjunction with the 39th Annual Greenview Labor Day celebration.
Tours were held August 6th and 20th, 2017. About 12 people came out to learn about the history of the farmstead.
Tour August 1st, 2017.
Charlotte Wohler gave a tour of the farmstead on Tuesday, Aug. 1st to the Fondulac Park District group, from East Peoria. Thirteen lovely people listened to the Marbold history and toured the house.
Charlotte Wohler gave a tour of the farmstead on Tuesday, Aug. 1st to the Fondulac Park District group, from East Peoria. Thirteen lovely people listened to the Marbold history and toured the house.
Farmstead tours held Sunday July 16th, 2017
We had 12 people come out and tour the house and grounds. We hope they enjoyed the history about the Farmstead presented. One visitor placed membership with the Association. Several others gave donations. Thank You.
We had 12 people come out and tour the house and grounds. We hope they enjoyed the history about the Farmstead presented. One visitor placed membership with the Association. Several others gave donations. Thank You.
2017 Marbold Antique Show & Farm Fest.
The antique show and farm fest held during the weekend of June 23-25 was attended by over 600 visitors! Guests where able to shop for antiques, see craftsman at work, watch a small scale steam engine, make string and see how a baler works among other things. On display in the barnyard was vintage ag tractors, a 1915 Case Steam Engine Tractor and gas engines. Visitors were able to enjoy music, historic portrayals, Civil War Infantry soldiers, watch local actors perform One Grand Old Lady, great food and much more! See photos on our website as well as this newsletter! This is HMFA’s largest fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who attended and enjoyed the wide variety of activities at the Farmstead! To view the detail of the 2017 event Click Here. To view photos of it Click Here.
We held a Quilt and Afghan Raffle In conjunction with the 2017 Antique Show & Farm Fest..
Quilt winner: Debra Webber, Havana
Afghan winner: Pat Culler, Springfield
Thank you to Jim & Leonda Markee Behrends and Avis McKenney for their skills in making these beautiful works of art!
2017 Farm Day was held at the Farmstead Friday, May 5th.
Second graders, fourth graders & fifth graders participated from Greenview Elementary. Fifth graders had classroom instruction about surveying and were then able to use their skills at the farmstead.
The young people were able to make butter, grind coffee, use an old apple peeler, grind corn, shell corn, learn about items that would have been used during the day (chamber pot, pillow fluffer, foot warmer), and more.
Learning 'stations' were in the parlor, west bedroom, kitchen, wash house & smokehouse and a walking tour of the grounds.
Forty-five students participated, along with four teachers and one parent.
Thank you to the Greenview Elementary teachers and Supt. Ryan Heavner for participating in Farm Day. Thanks to the high school student that took the pictures for us. And a big thank you to our volunteers, especially Bob Church, for his expertise with the surveying. Our mission of educating the current generation was achieved this day. Click here for the photo Album.
The antique show and farm fest held during the weekend of June 23-25 was attended by over 600 visitors! Guests where able to shop for antiques, see craftsman at work, watch a small scale steam engine, make string and see how a baler works among other things. On display in the barnyard was vintage ag tractors, a 1915 Case Steam Engine Tractor and gas engines. Visitors were able to enjoy music, historic portrayals, Civil War Infantry soldiers, watch local actors perform One Grand Old Lady, great food and much more! See photos on our website as well as this newsletter! This is HMFA’s largest fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who attended and enjoyed the wide variety of activities at the Farmstead! To view the detail of the 2017 event Click Here. To view photos of it Click Here.
We held a Quilt and Afghan Raffle In conjunction with the 2017 Antique Show & Farm Fest..
Quilt winner: Debra Webber, Havana
Afghan winner: Pat Culler, Springfield
Thank you to Jim & Leonda Markee Behrends and Avis McKenney for their skills in making these beautiful works of art!
2017 Farm Day was held at the Farmstead Friday, May 5th.
Second graders, fourth graders & fifth graders participated from Greenview Elementary. Fifth graders had classroom instruction about surveying and were then able to use their skills at the farmstead.
The young people were able to make butter, grind coffee, use an old apple peeler, grind corn, shell corn, learn about items that would have been used during the day (chamber pot, pillow fluffer, foot warmer), and more.
Learning 'stations' were in the parlor, west bedroom, kitchen, wash house & smokehouse and a walking tour of the grounds.
Forty-five students participated, along with four teachers and one parent.
Thank you to the Greenview Elementary teachers and Supt. Ryan Heavner for participating in Farm Day. Thanks to the high school student that took the pictures for us. And a big thank you to our volunteers, especially Bob Church, for his expertise with the surveying. Our mission of educating the current generation was achieved this day. Click here for the photo Album.
Marbold Antique & Collectible 50/50 Auction was held Sunday, April 23, 2017 @ 11:00 a.m.
Sanert Auction Center, Greenview, IL. We would like to thank everyone that donated items and everyone that attended. The 50/50 Auction allowed participants to give 50% or 100% of the proceeds of their donated item to the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association. All proceeds will be used to restore and rebuild the farmstead.
ANNUAL MEETING & CELEBRATION OF FIVE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP
The 2017 Annual Membership Meeting & Five Year Celebration was held at the First Baptist Church in Greenview, March 25, 2017 at 7 p.m. The evening featured speaker Frank Butterfield of Landmarks Illinois, a power point presentation, a business meeting, and recognitions of our Founders, members, past board members and those community and area citizens who have helped save the farmstead. The Marbold Farmstead Association signed the deed to the property on March 27, 2012. Along with our annual meeting we celebrated our accomplishments and shared our progress and goals.
Guests enjoyed a delicious dessert buffet. Marbold pictures and other memorabilia were on display. The Dresden Plate quilt and a handmade crocheted afghan we are holding a raffle for were also on display.
Check out the pictures in this photo album.
Ribbon Cutting ceremony, April 22, 2012
Past Events
A Landmark Evening Dinner
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Cocktails and Dinner with entertainment provided by Sound Celebration Chorus
at ROOTS, 14305 Illinois 97, Petersburg
Ticket and silent auction proceeds go toward renovation of the 1850 farmstead.
Summer Fest @ The Farmstead
July 10, 2016
This first-year fundraising event included:
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Cocktails and Dinner with entertainment provided by Sound Celebration Chorus
at ROOTS, 14305 Illinois 97, Petersburg
Ticket and silent auction proceeds go toward renovation of the 1850 farmstead.
Summer Fest @ The Farmstead
July 10, 2016
This first-year fundraising event included:
- Music by Stan Edwards and friends (members of the River City Country Opry)
- Beer tasting, Hand of Fate Brewery
- Wine tasting, Hill Prairie Winery
- A Civil War Encampment (10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment)
- Traditional Craftsmen
- A Trolley Tour of Greenview provided by Stier Trolley
- Wagon rides, Feed Corral Percherons
- A Display of Quilts
- Vintage Ag Display
- Marbold Memorabilia
- Period craftsmen
- 1/2 Scale steam engines and gas engines
- Tours and History of the Farmstead
- Children's Activities
- Food provided by Cooper's StrEATside Bistro and also included pie and homemade ice cream.
Fourth Annual Marbold Antique Show
June 25, 2016
On Saturday, June 25, the Farmstead greeted guests as HMFA hosted exceptional antique dealers selling unique country primitives. More than 20 dealers displayed and sold their wares in the house and in tents located on the south lawn. Period craftsmen were also on site demonstrating and educating guests about their unique skills. A basket maker, a spinner/weaver, a potter, and a soap maker were just a few of the craftsmen who were on site. Tours of the Farmstead were available, and guests learned the history of the farm and the Marbold family. Sandwiches, drinks, and sweets were available throughout the day.
The profits from this largest HMFA fundraiser of the year will be used to restore and rebuild the Farmstead.
June 25, 2016
On Saturday, June 25, the Farmstead greeted guests as HMFA hosted exceptional antique dealers selling unique country primitives. More than 20 dealers displayed and sold their wares in the house and in tents located on the south lawn. Period craftsmen were also on site demonstrating and educating guests about their unique skills. A basket maker, a spinner/weaver, a potter, and a soap maker were just a few of the craftsmen who were on site. Tours of the Farmstead were available, and guests learned the history of the farm and the Marbold family. Sandwiches, drinks, and sweets were available throughout the day.
The profits from this largest HMFA fundraiser of the year will be used to restore and rebuild the Farmstead.
Farm Day
May 6, 2016
On Friday, May 6, Greenview elementary students had the opportunity to experience something unique and different from their daily lives. Second, fourth, and fifth graders stepped back in time, through hands-on learning opportunities, to understand what farming and farm life was like. They heard the history of the Farmstead, witnessed and assisted in the process of making butter, heard about immigration, saw household items that were once a part of a home in the late 1800s, and visited the barn site and grounds. Fun and games were also included in their visit.
On Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5, the fifth grade class was presented a surveying curriculum explaining and demonstrating surveying as it was during Abraham Lincoln's years as a surveyor. The lessons were presented by Robert Church and assisted by Susan Wilson. Culminating on Friday, May 6, students applied their newly acquired skills at the Farmstead where they plotted a piece of land using historical equipment.
May 6, 2016
On Friday, May 6, Greenview elementary students had the opportunity to experience something unique and different from their daily lives. Second, fourth, and fifth graders stepped back in time, through hands-on learning opportunities, to understand what farming and farm life was like. They heard the history of the Farmstead, witnessed and assisted in the process of making butter, heard about immigration, saw household items that were once a part of a home in the late 1800s, and visited the barn site and grounds. Fun and games were also included in their visit.
On Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5, the fifth grade class was presented a surveying curriculum explaining and demonstrating surveying as it was during Abraham Lincoln's years as a surveyor. The lessons were presented by Robert Church and assisted by Susan Wilson. Culminating on Friday, May 6, students applied their newly acquired skills at the Farmstead where they plotted a piece of land using historical equipment.
May 6, 2016
On Friday, May 6, Greenview elementary students had the opportunity to experience something unique and different from their daily lives. Second, fourth, and fifth graders stepped back in time, through hands-on learning opportunities, to understand what farming and farm life was like. They heard the history of the Farmstead, witnessed and assisted in the process of making butter, heard about immigration, saw household items that were once a part of a home in the late 1800s, and visited the barn site and grounds. Fun and games were also included in their visit.
On Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5, the fifth grade class was presented a surveying curriculum explaining and demonstrating surveying as it was during Abraham Lincoln's years as a surveyor. The lessons were presented by Robert Church and assisted by Susan Wilson. Culminating on Friday, May 6, students applied their newly acquired skills at the Farmstead where they plotted a piece of land using historical equipment.
On Friday, May 6, Greenview elementary students had the opportunity to experience something unique and different from their daily lives. Second, fourth, and fifth graders stepped back in time, through hands-on learning opportunities, to understand what farming and farm life was like. They heard the history of the Farmstead, witnessed and assisted in the process of making butter, heard about immigration, saw household items that were once a part of a home in the late 1800s, and visited the barn site and grounds. Fun and games were also included in their visit.
On Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5, the fifth grade class was presented a surveying curriculum explaining and demonstrating surveying as it was during Abraham Lincoln's years as a surveyor. The lessons were presented by Robert Church and assisted by Susan Wilson. Culminating on Friday, May 6, students applied their newly acquired skills at the Farmstead where they plotted a piece of land using historical equipment.