Frontier Life

Enter the raw and untamed world of the colonial frontier, a place where a new kind of American was forged. This exhibit explores the daily life of those who dared to push westward, leaving the established settlements behind for a life of independence and uncertainty. Here, survival meant more than just tilling the land; it meant building a home with your own hands, relying on wits and grit, and navigating complex and often tense relationships with the Indigenous peoples whose lands were being encroached upon. Witness the tools, skills, and stories of a time when every sunrise brought new challenges and every sunset was a testament to enduring spirit.