# Event Details - **Event Name**: Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Step back in time at the Heald Home & Fort during Homestead Days! Experience life as it would have been in early Missouri through guided tours of the historic Heald Home and Jacob Zumwalt’s Fort. Visitors will explore the site alongside knowledgeable docents, learn about pioneer life on the Missouri frontier, and enjoy hands-on demonstrations and activities that bring the 1800s to life. Heald Home and Fort Tours provide a meaningful glimpse into the past and a chance to connect with the past. Admission includes guided tours and themed hands-on activities for your family to enjoy! ---- June 14th - Herb Gardening Gardening and herbs played a supporting role in homestead life, providing food, flavor, and practical household uses. Following the tour, visitors may participate in a hands-on herb planting activity and take home their own small herb garden. --- July 12 - America 250 Step into the past with a guided tour of the historic Heald Home and Fort, enhanced by a living history demonstration presented by the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters will bring the Revolutionary War era to life, sharing stories, daily routines, and traditions of the time. Guests are invited to observe and experience what life was like during the American Revolution, offering a unique, immersive look at history beyond the textbook. --- August 9th - Homestead Chores Discover what daily life was really like for early settlers—long before running water, electricity, or grocery stores! After the tour, roll up your sleeves and try your hand at real homestead chores. Guests can help fetch water, hang and fold laundry, gather firewood, milk the cow, and collect eggs—just like children and families would have done years ago. It’s a fun, hands-on way to experience history in action! --- September 13th - Fiber Arts Learn about the everyday skills that supported life on the homestead. Fiber arts were essential to creating clothing, linens, and household goods for early settlers. Guests can participate in hands-on activities like crocheting and loom weaving, and can even take home their new creation! --- October 11 - Pumpkin Carving + Painting Learn about seasonal traditions and daily life on the homestead. Fall was an important time for harvesting and preparing for the months ahead. After the tour, guests are invited to participate in a pumpkin carving or painting activity, celebrating the season in a fun, hands-on way. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/o-fallon/historic-homestead-days-at-fort-zumwalt-park/200030037367840 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 99 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: O Fallon - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Fort Zumwalt Park - **lat**: 38.797102308914 - **long**: -90.708474974629 - **full address**: Fort Zumwalt Park, O'Fallon, Missouri, O Fallon, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bbf7fb331a6b9ae5e44c8be883d41a991c509796dbccc325f1028799d0b7531e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1e0d6-gmir?v=1781385207 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park being held? - **A:** Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Fort Zumwalt Park, O'Fallon, Missouri, O Fallon, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park? - **A:** Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park is organized by O'Fallon Parks & Recreation. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at O'Fallon Parks & Recreation's events? - **A:** Attendees have given O'Fallon Parks & Recreation a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. O'Fallon Parks & Recreation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Historic Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in O Fallon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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