Archaeology of Little House on the Prairie
This workshop connected to the past through a shelter investigation of an historic farmhouse in the prairie setting of Mankato and Walnut Grove, MN. Thank you Institute for Heritage Education Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum for a great workshop!
Teachers enjoyed learning about a historic farmhouse in Mankato and Walnut Grove, Minnesota!

We analyzed artifacts and historic photos at the Blue Earth County History Society. We ate food cooked over a campfire on a river ravine. We explored the banks of Plum Creek to discover the Ingalls dugout house. Thank you Institute for Heritage Education Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum for a great workshop!
This two-day workshop for teachers of grades 3-8 connected you to the past through a Project Archaeology shelter investigation of an historic farmhouse in the prairie setting of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series: Mankato and Walnut Grove, MN.
The first day of the workshop took place at the Blue Earth County History Center in Mankato, MN with lessons and exhibits to enhance our learning of archaeology, historic photographs, and culture. On the second day we “uncovered” a farmhouse archaeological site exploring the geography, history, and artifacts of a real house on the prairie. Our investigation concluded with a field trip to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Ingalls Dugout archaeological site. Teachers also had the option to stay that evening in Walnut Grove to watch the famous Wilder Pageant.













