The 1850s were a decade caught between tradition and the promise of a new era. On one hand, you still had horse-drawn carriages and gas-lit streets; on the other, steam engines, telegraphs, and ...

What was life like on an 1850s farm in the Wiregrass region? What type of activities filled the day of a typical farm family? How did they plant and gather their crops? Visitors to Landmark Park ...