Visit the Living History Farms
If you’re a woodworker and your travels take you through central Iowa, you have to stop at the Living History Farms. If 
you’ve toyed around with making your own tools and have an interest in blacksmithing, and your travels take your through central Iowa, you have to stop at the Living History Farms. If you and your family just want a great place to visit, well…you get the idea.
I’m fortunate to live in central Iowa and have a membership to Living History Farms. It’s recognized as one of the most authentic historical sites in the nation and the world. You can read more about its history here. There’s something there for everyone in the family to see and take part in the activities. Every time I go, I’m automatically drawn to the authentic 1870’s cabinetmaker’s shop. I can spend hours just hanging around watching the cabinetmakers and chatting about woodworking. On Saturday, March 10, they’re having a class on “Woodworking Hand Plane Restoration.” You can go to this page to see a complete list of adult education courses, including blacksmith courses at the blacksmith shop.
So, if your travels ever take you to “Ioway,” be sure to stop by for a visit.