Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum, Mansfield, Missouri - A Great Vacation Destination
Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
by Robert Benjamin
How many times have you watched Little House On The Prairie, if your like most folks, the answer to that is probably, a lot of times. Little House On The Prairie is without a doubt one of the best shows that has ever been on Television, besides The Waltons.
One of the most beloved characters of the Television show is 'Laura Ingalls' who was played by Melissa Gilbert. Later on in the show, as in real life, she married Almanzo Wilder, and became Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show was actually based upon real life stories that were written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and published in a series of books.
If you have watched the Television series, then one of the most well known items that were in the house when Laura was a child was Pa (Charles) Ingalls fiddle. The actual fiddle that Charles Ingalls played for his families enjoyment, is on display at the museum, along with such wonderful items to see, such as; numerous authentic family photographs, newspaper clippings of the time that dealt with family members, letters exchanged between family members, handwritten manuscripts, pieces of Mary and Laura's clothing that they hand sewed, and much more.
At the Gift Shop you can purchase numerous items such as; tin cups like the ones the family drank from, books, and numerous other items. There are picnic tables placed near the Rock House, where you can sit and have a nice lunch, or just relax and enjoy the sights and sounds.
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum have rates that are very reasonable, the Museum is open from March 1 - November 15.
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Robert W. Benjamin has been an avid writer for years, and he has hundreds of different articles published on the internet, on numerous subjects of his interest. Robert loves going fishing at ponds, lakes and rivers, and enjoys taking long distance vacations as well as one day bus trips. Robert enjoys computers, internet, sky gazing, walking and numerous other activities.
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