Mark your calendars, July 21st will be the Grand Opening of the Erie-Wise Homestead Museum.
The Erie Historical Society is pleased to host the grand opening of the Wise Homestead Museum, this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
The building opening Saturday, is a farm house which was started in 1872, added on to over the years, and last occupied in the mid 1930s. The house has been restored to reflect the years spanning its occupancy. The house is the first building to be restored, in the complex of buildings that comprise the farmstead. A pegged barn, a blacksmith shop and a grain mill make up the rest of the structures.
The festivities Saturday, will include the ribbon cutting at 10:15, old time music by the Louisville Singin’ Seniors, tours of the Museum and activities for children. Refreshments will be served.
The Wise Homestead Museum is located at 11611 Jasper Road, west of the Town of Erie, and east of Highway 287. More information is available by calling 303-828-4568 .