Historic Andrew Peterson Farm

05/07/2026

04/10/2026

Wanted: We are looking for a person who knows how to paint rosemaling designs. If that is you, please contact us at 952-442-4234. The artist will be painting on the headboard of the bed in Oscar's bedroom.

On other topics, llama yoga will be at the farm this summer. If you would like to join contact through the website LlamaMamaMN.com
Time: 9-10:30am
Dates: June 13, July 18, Aug 8th, Sept 12 (rain out date Aug 22nd if needed)

03/26/2026

The public bathrooms will be installed starting late April, early May. It will take about 2 months, but it is hoped they will be available to use by the August vintage baseball game. The summer program schedule is shaping up and will be posted soon.

02/04/2026

Just a small update regarding the progress of the public bathroom space. We now have two bids for the bathroom construction. The bids will be reviewed at our Board of Directors meeting tomorrow.

The bathrooms will be located in addition on the west side of the middle barn. If everything processes as hoped, the bathrooms will be functional for the 2026 season.

12/18/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Historic Andrew Peterson Farm friends and CCHS. See you in the spring.

11/24/2025

And with that, the granary is truly finished! The final inspection of all the work that has been done on it, was signed on Friday. One more thing complete at the Peterson Farm!

11/20/2025

We have $14,000 left in our GiveMN match funds. Let's not leave it on the table.

Give to the Max Day November 20. Find Minnesota causes fast, explore matching grants, and make a gift—every gift moves Minnesota forward.

11/12/2025

The Northern Lights over the Peterson farm last night! The house is in the bottom left corner of the photo. I wonder how many of those Andrew saw?

10/31/2025

https://www.givemn.org/story/Andrew-Peterson-Farm5616b468a5467
This year at the Peterson farm we are raising money for the rebuilding of Andrew's workshop that was located by the house. The workshop will house the historic carriages and will be the location of programs and events. An anonymous donor is offering to match up to $20,000 for this project. Click on the link above to donate. Donations will be accepted now through the end of December on GiveMN.

Give to the Max returns for a 17th year this fall! Registration opened on August 19 and closes on November 19. Early Giving for GTMD25 begins November 1 and runs through Give to the Max on Thursday, November 20. 

10/10/2025

Last week we hosted our first 100+ second grade school group from Watertown with great reviews. Next week, 60 more students arrive to learn where their food comes from and early Carver County History.

Thank you for a wonderful season! Walk on tours are now officially over, however tours by appointment will still be available as weather permits or until it snows. Our winter project is to work on the construction of public bathrooms!

See you in the Spring. I'll leave you with two photos.

09/17/2025

Come down to the farm this Saturday for some fun!