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Down on the Farm
Spend a day or two experiencing the rich
agricultural heritage of the Longmont area that is
beautifully preserved in these sites. 
Sandstone Ranch
3001 Highway 119
Longmont, CO 80504
Come enjoy displays about wildlife, the Coffin
family history, and life in the late 1880s. While
you are here, be sure to visit the newly restored
Coffin family barn. The barn was built in the early
1900s and served as a cow and horse barn. Displays
include antiques and photos from the early part of
the century, as well a model of a cow so that you
can try your hand at milking.
Public hours for August and September are
Tuesdays 9 AM to noon and 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10 AM
to 2 PM
Guided tours can be arranged by calling
303-774-4692
Hover Farmstead![[picture]](http://www.zibycom.com/members/002221066/Site1/Hoverbarn.jpg)
1303 Hover Street
Longmont, CO 80501
The Hover Farmstead portrays
typical farming operations found in the Saint Vrain
Valley during the late 1940's and early 1950's. Come
out and tour the farmhouse, woodshed, creamery,
chicken house, the Hover Barn, the corral, and the
farm mill. Each building features unique exhibits,
exhibits in progress, and a piece of the Hover
Farmstead story.
The Hover Farmstead is open
free to the public from 8 AM to sunset
Guided tours can be arranged
by calling 303-776-1870
Old Mill Park
237 Pratt
Longmont, CO 80501
Old Mill Park is a haven of
historical buildings from the 1860's through the
1890's. Highlights include two cabins, a milk house,
a mill pond dating back to 1873, the Hubbard House
built in 1873, and the Townley House built in 1871.
Old Mill Park is open free to
the public from 8 AM to sunset
Guided tours can be arranged
by calling 303-776-1870
The Agricultural
Heritage Center at the Lohr/ McIntosh Farm
8348 Ute Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80503
The Lohr/ McIntosh Farm gives
special focus to the years between 1900 and 1925.
Historical structures on the site include a
windmill, loafing shed, silo, garage, granaries, the
Lohr Farmhouse, and two barns; the McIntosh Barn
from 1881 and the Stroh/ Dickens barn circa 1900.
The Agricultural Heritage
Center is open mid-May to mid-October from 10 AM to
5 PM, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. From
mid-October to mid-May the site will be open the
first Saturday of every month from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Groups may arrange a guided
tour, any day of the week during daylight hours,
year round by calling 303-776-8848
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