Delaware Agricultural Museum - An UnCommon Place in Delaware

Hurrah for this tribute to farmers, the ones who have fed us all these years! A stroll through a re-created 19th century village of 20 buildings will allow you to take a few steps back toward the agrarian society we rarely think about as we push our shopping carts through our supermarkets.

You'll also find a unique collection of buildings, tools, implements and images of what a working farm was like at the turn of the 20th century, preserved inside a 30,000 square ft. exhibition space.

photos by UnCommonDays.com

	You'll even be able to see Cecile Steele's broiler house, where the broiler chicken industry accidentally got its start. This small building earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 1974. By the way, ask a Delawarean if they've ever seen a Blue Hen?
Most "uncommon" and impressive at this museum is the Jehu F. Camper Folk Art Collection.
	The forty-four scenes of farm and village life and work that are presented here were whittled by Jehu F. Camper (1897-1989). Camper's work has been on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Most enjoyable are audio recordings of interviews with Mr. Camper in which he explains his scenes (some reality, some fiction) and his purpose in making and preserving them.
Adjustable privy: "......people come in different sizes. You want to be comfortable. If you gotta go, you gotta go. You go inside and adjust the seat according to the size of the person....." Jehu F. Camper
Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village 866 North DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901 www.agriculturalmuseum.org
302-734-1618
Admission fees usually $3.00 (or less for seniors, youth, children). Family rate available.
Hours of operation change with the season so it is advisable to call before making a long drive.
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