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Happy December 1.  May your month be full of good things, including December 29th's premiere of PBS Television's American Masters documentary on Laura Ingalls Wilder! This production is the result of years of planning and production.  Mark your calendar... READ HERE

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"Coffee – Wilder Home Blend"
Description: Wilder Home Blend
Bold flavor with notes of chocolate and caramel. Full-bodied with low acidity and smooth finish.
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"Please visit us online: SHOP HERE or call 417-924-3236 to place your orders."  

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"Pa’s Fiddle Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit"
Description: Pa’s Fiddle Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit
“When father played on his violin in the twilight…love welled up in my heart.” Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

Happy December 1.  May your month be full of good things, including December 29th's premiere of PBS Television's American Masters documentary on Laura Ingalls Wilder! This production is the result of years of planning and production.  Mark your calendar... READ HERE

This documentary is on right now....

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

February was the birth month of two of the most significant characters in the Little House books: Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder. Almanzo was born February 13, 1857, near Malone, New York. Laura was born February 7, 1867, near Pepin, Wisconsin. When they married they celebrated their birthdays on the nearest weekend to their birthdates. As late as 1940 Laura held a birthday party for Almanzo in the parlor at Rocky Ridge Farm to celebrate his 83rd. There are so many happy stories to hear about the Wilders' happy home. Come visit this season and learn more about them.

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American Masters
Did you know? Laura Ingalls Wilder didn't publish her first book until she was 65.

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"American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page DVD"
Description: American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page presents an unvarnished look at the unlikely author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier and self-reliance. A Midwestern farm woman who published her first novel at age 65, Laura Ingalls Wilder transformed her frontier childhood into the best-selling “Little House” series.
The documentary delves into the legacy of the iconic pioneer as well as the way she transformed her early life into enduring legend, a process that involved a little-known collaboration with her daughter Rose. Featuring never-before-published letters, photographs and family artifacts, the film explores the context in which Wilder lived and wrote, as well as the true nature of her personality. Directed and produced by Emmy-Award winner Mary McDonagh Murphy (Harper Lee: American Masters). This year marks the 85th anniversary of the publication of Little House on the Prairie (1935).
Producer: Atticus Brady, Julie Sacks, Junko Tsunashima, Mary McDonagh Murphy
Executive Producer: Michael Rosenfeld, Michael Kantor
Production Company: Twin Cities PBS; American Masters Pictures; Mary Murphy & Company, LLC
Copyright Year: 2020
Rating: TV-PG
Director: Mary McDonagh Murphy
Writers: Mary McDona
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 83 minutes
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LAURA INGALLS WILDER HISTORIC HOME & MUSEUM
2021 SEASON OPENS MARCH 1
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum will be opening MARCH 1, 2021.  Hours will be Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Sunday 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Adult Ticket - $15.00: Children 6 to 17- $7.00. Children 5 and under free.
GUIDED TOURS begin Monday thru Saturday: Farm House 9:30 a.m. - Rock House 10:00 a.m.  Sundays 1:00 p.m.
MASKS REQUIRED IN MUSEUM, FARMHOUSE, ROCK HOUSE!!
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Winter is on the wane, and it has been an unusually hard one. For many of Laura Ingalls Wilder's readers, it is the season to re-read the Little House book in sequence. Each of them includes stories of the Ingalls-Wilders weathering challenging winters, some with lack of food, fuel, school attendance, and other hardships. This is especially true in THE LONG WINTER, published 81 years ago.  Laura's first draft of the book was written in pencil on 50/50 tablets, as was her custom. Here is the opening page of THE LONG WINTER. It is preserved in the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

More progress on Laura's sleeping couch by Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC.

Preparing the velvet show cover from the fainting couch for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum in Mansfield MO for scanning and reproduction. The fabric was carefully removed from the frame, mounted to a flat substrate, and vacuumed with a Nilfisk vacuum for the cleanest scan possible. Stay tuned for a post of the actual scanning.

The Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in my town!!! Some day I'll get to it!!! They've had many from the LHOTP show host this event...including "Zalmondo". One year, "Thelma Lou" was there!  *sigh* Some day soon...

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

The show cover from the sleeping couch has now made its way to Billerica, MA where it is being scanned. It will then be digitally edited so that the fabric on the couch will have the same vibrancy that it did when Mrs. Wilder was using it. It wasn't out of the ordinary for Laura to sleep on this couch after staying up late working on her books.
If you would like to donate specifically to this project, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations of any amount can be made here: DONATE HERE

Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC is in Billerica, Massachusetts

Scanning the velvet show cover from the fainting couch of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum in Mansfield, MO for reproduction with a Cruse Synchron camera scanner. The fabric was carefully removed from the frame, mounted to a flat substrate, and vacuumed with a Nilfisk vacuum for the cleanest scan possible. Thank you to John Lorusso at the Big Scan in Billerica, MA for supplying us with this high quality scan.
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In May 1957 500 visitors toured the home of Laura and Almanzo Wilder, establishing a tradition of Little Book readers visiting the site. At that time, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association was being established to preserve the house. Supporters, many of them Mansfield citizens, pledged $100 each to begin the work. Rose Wilder Lane's generosity was significant in making the project possible. You can help continue the Association's development by becoming a member of the non-profit organization.

A Public Service Announcement from Mansfield, MO where LIW Rocky Ridge Farm is located. Please pray this round doesn't blow up and turn into another 2020.  

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

The Board of Directors of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce and the Wilder Day Committee have announced the cancellation of the 2021 Wilder Day celebration.
This cancellation has come after much deliberation and careful consideration of the growing COVID-19 concern in our area and the tremendous rise of cases throughout Southwest Missouri. We hope that everyone will be understanding of this difficult decision and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the 2022 Wilder Day celebration.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

Pardon our dust this summer!  The long-awaited Phase II of the capital campaign plan which led to the current museum is now underway.  This included the removal of the 1970 museum and revamping of the 1935 white outbuilding near the Wilder house. Both are major feats.  In the future will possibly be the reconstruction of the final barn known to the  Wilders and recreation of driveways, paths, gardens, and other features. A target date of 1940 appearance of the site was previously adopted. This is an exciting project which will re-create the homesite as the Wilders last knew it.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt is traveling through the state during the bicentennial year of 2021. It will be on display in Mansfield at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum. The quilt will be open to the public from October 7th – 11th, 2021 in the lobby of the main museum building.  It can be viewed from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday at no charge.  If you cannot make it to see the quilt, the Missouri 2021 team has developed a digital exhibition View Here (Click on tabs at top and chose where you want to go and what you want to see)

We are proud of the Wright Co. Missouri quilt block as it pays homage to Mrs. Wilder.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

70 years ago the newly-minted Laura Ingalls Wilder Library in Mansfield was in operation, following dedication ceremonies the previous week.  The library became a favorite place for Laura Wilder to visit. The library site, which can be viewed from the street only, adjoins Weaver Inn Bed & Breakfast. Owners Mike and Connie Roberts faithfully restored the facade. The current  Wilder library is located at 120 Business Route 60/Hwy 5--a great place to stop following a tour of Rocky Ridge Farm.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

We’re just a day away from Giving Tuesday, and you can help us preserve Laura’s Rocky Ridge Farm for future generations! Donate any amount you wish! Even if you can only give a few dollars, it can go a long way in supporting historic conservation, kids programming, and other operational aspects of maintaining a national historic site. Give today or on Giving Tuesday by visiting our website here: Donate Here

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

Today is Giving Tuesday and you can help us preserve Laura’s Rocky Ridge Farm for future generations! Donate any amount you wish! Even if you can only give a few dollars, it can go a long way in supporting historic conservation, kids programming, and other operational aspects of maintaining a national historic site. Give today by visiting our website here: Donate Here

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s timeless classic, this gorgeous hardcover edition features Garth Williams’s
charming illustrations in vibrant full color. For anyone who has ever read and loved LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, and for those who have yet to discover Laura’s world, this is a volume to cherish.
The 75th Anniversary edition of a timeless American classic also includes:
Exclusive letters from Laura
Behind-the-scenes features from the Little House on the Prairie Musical
A Little House activity and more!
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Christmas At Laura’s – December 11, 2021
Christmas At Laura's, December 11, 5 – 7 p.m. is a FREE event. Come see Rocky Ridge Farmhouse and visit with Santa in the parlor. Bring your cell phone to capture the moment.
You will also be able to tour the Gallery in the Museum Building.
The Rocky Ridge Book Store will be open for all your shopping needs. SEE YOU THERE!

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Little House books tell the story of one pioneer girl’s experience growing up on the American prairie.
Throughout all nine books, Ma’s hearty home cooking, like Pa’s merry fiddle, was a constant fixture in the lives of the Ingalls family.
Though money was often scarce, Ma always managed to prepare good home-cooked meals for her family. Using the lessons she learned at Ma’s side, Laura grew up to be a celebrated cook, a generous and welcoming hostess, and a prudent homemaker at Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Missouri.
Little House fans can share Laura’s original recipes and enjoy her wholesome country cooking. Updated for the modern kitchen, these recipes are enriched with anecdotes about Laura’s life on the farm by noted Wilder historian William Anderson. Leslie Kelly’s handsome full-color photographs of Laura’s beloved farmhouse bring her recipes and stories to life. Pull up a chair, don your apron, and enjoy the old-fashioned warmth of a Little House country kitchen.
The cookbook contains 147 pages of photographs and recipes and 4 pages of Laura’s household hints.  It contains both vintage and
contemporary photographs.
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