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Alabama designated Dothan's Landmark Park as the official state agricultural museum in 1992. Features of the 100-acre park include an 1890s living history farm, a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, a turn-of the-century church, elevated boardwalks, nature trails, wildlife exhibits, a planetarium, "barnyard playground" and a picnic area.
One-room schoolhouse with wood stove at Landmark Park in Alabama -
photo © Sarah Powers on Flickr (used by permission)
Dothan Landmark Park is dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural heritage of the Wiregrass region of southeast Alabama, hosting educational programs and special events such as Spring Farm Day (March 2008):
"Turn back the clock 100 years and experience living history demonstrations of sheep shearing, blacksmithing, plowing with draft animals, basket-weaving, quilting, and other traditional spring farm activities. Entertainment will include an "Old-Time Fiddlers Convention" and folk music." -quote from Landmark Parks Events Schedule
Old building at historic Landmark Park in Alabama -
photo © Andre'a Stevens on Flickr (used by permission)
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