Homestead Prairie Farm Candlelight Tour Offers a Glimpse of 1860s Life Saturday

November 10, 2026 Visitors can experience what life was like in the 1860s after dark during the annual Candlelight Tour at Homestead Prairie Farm this Saturday, November 14. The special open house will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Visitors can arrive anytime during those hours for a free, self-guided-through-the-evening experience. The historic farmhouse will be illuminated by candlelight and lamplight, with interpreters dressed in period clothing sharing what everyday life was like in rural Illinois before electricity and modern conveniences. After touring the home, visitors can warm up with hot apple cider and cookies in the kitchen before heading into the property s woodworking shop. Homestead Prairie Farm is a living history site centered around the historic Trobaugh-Good House, featuring period gardens and a woodshop. The Candlelight Tour is free and open to all ages. No registration is required.