Much of our work is centered on producing food—from planting and maintaining the large kitchen garden, to harvesting and canning, as well as the maintenance of a home and surrounding fields and buildings.

The centerpiece of the Living History Farm is the Tinsley House, a two-story farmhouse built in 1889 by William and Lucy Tinsley and their eight children. The interior, which is open for exploration, has been restored to replicate the original residence as closely as possible. Entering the home, you’ll feel the warmth of the woodstove and smell the delicious meals prepared daily for the crew.

Outside, the gardeners take great pride in their work—tending an heirloom kitchen garden, which supplies most of our produce, and flower, herb, and Native American gardens. Several days a week visitors can enjoy blacksmith demonstrations, musicians playing piano and hammer dulcimer, and children playing period games. 

The Living History Farm is open on a seasonal basis, and all activities at the Farm are included with Museum admission thanks to the generosity of First Interstate BancSystem Foundation and First Interstate Banks-Bozeman, Gallatin Center, and MSU.