Families learn about farm life in Campton Hills
The weather couldn't have been better for a Picnic on the Farm Saturday in Campton Hills.
Families from around the area gathered at the historic Corron Farm to get a taste of the rural life during the fourth annual Picnic on the Farm fundraiser, hosted by the Corron Farm Preservation Society.
Participants enjoyed events ranging from tractor-pulled wagon rides, face painting and children's activities to feeding the farm's goats. A pork luncheon was available courtesy of The Lodge on 64.
Fundraiser chairwoman Rhonda Acitelli said the event was held to help pay for extensive repairs to the dairy barn.
"It's important to have a place kids can come to in the future to see what it was like living on a farm in the 1800s," Acitelli said.
The farm dates back to 1835, when Robert Corron settled in the township. His great grandson continues to live on the farm as the caretaker for the township.