Welcome To The Farm
Join us for a tour around the Wilder Homestead, the boyhood home of Almanzo Wilder and site of the book Farmer Boy, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Immerse yourself in mid 19th century rural history and experience farm life in northern New York State when the Wilders lived and worked in this place…
Take the tour and engage with history!
Take The Tour
We love to show people the Almanzo Wilder Farm!
Join us for a guided tour. In the 2026 season, visitors are encouraged to reserve their tour in advance or plan to arrive in time for one of the scheduled tour times: 10:00am, 12:00pm, or 2:00pm.
The Visitor Center, with its museum and gift shop, is open to the public at no charge during open hours.
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About Our Organization
The Almanzo & Laura Ingalls Wilder Association purchased this property in 1987 and began the immense project of restoring the house to reflect the time the Wilder family lived there.
The barns were built according to drawings Almanzo made for Laura. The most recent addition is the replica one-room schoolhouse. Tours will connect visitors to the Farmer Boy story and to the way of life in 19th-century rural life in Northern New York.
The site is on the National and New York State Registries of Historic Places and is a United for Libraries Literary Landmark.
Bruce Bonesteel, 2026 ALIWA Board Vice President
Thank You to Our
Local Business Supporters.
The homestead’s restoration and history preservation are made possible by generous individual and business supporters. Your donation of any size helps maintain this beloved historical site, making it possible to welcome visitors and offer programs, events, and educational tours for years to come. We are currently working on raising funds for significant repair and replacement work for both the barns and house roofs. All donations are very much appreciated!
ALIWA is a 501 C-3 organization and a donation acknowledgment form can be provided upon request.
Recent Events
We love to host demonstrations and interactive activities throughout the year. Here are some of our recent events!
Debbie Mccuin
Love the cookbook! I made the homemade lemonade and the pound cake with my granddaughters recently and brought it to our tour and wrapped it in cloth like they would have and ate it by the Brook!
-via Facebook, August 15, 2026
Graydon Vought
Thank you for all the behind the scenes prep work that all of the volunteers have done and all the tremendous work that went in to making this a memorable fantastic weekend for our family!!! The vast were so down to earth and kind! The Almanzo Wilder Farm team made it possible for so many families to make wonderful memories. We can't wait to come back!!!
-via Facebook, Cast Event 2026
Holistic Prairie Mama
Thank you for the new friendships and absolutely beautiful memories!! We need to make sure more know of this beautiful place. When my little house book comes out I'll need to come back to celebrate! God bless!!
-via Facebook, Cast Event 2026
