Couples are invited to step back in time for an unforgettable evening of history, romance, and charm at the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. “Glidden’s 1873 Date Night” will take place Friday, February 13, from 7–9 p.m. at the historic Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway.
This intimate, limited-ticket experience immerses guests in 19th-century courting traditions, complete with period parlor games, music, tea, and desserts. Guests will also hear the captivating real-life love story of Joseph and Lucinda Glidden, offering a heartfelt glimpse into life and romance in the 1870s.
As the evening draws to a close, couples will write love notes to one another and symbolically seal them with a wax barbed-wire seal, a nod to Glidden’s legendary invention. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Period dress is welcome but not required.
Tickets are $80 per couple, with proceeds supporting the preservation and operation of the Glidden Homestead, including the historic home and barn, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tickets are available at GliddenHomestead.org.
Please note: the event will be held on the second floor of the historic Homestead, accessible only by a flight of stairs.
Invented in 1873, Joseph F. Glidden’s barbed wire transformed the American West and left a lasting global impact. His Homestead is preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995, dedicated to sharing this important history with future generations.
For more information visit GliddenHomestead.org or contact
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