Horne Creek Living Historical Farm — Attraction in North Carolina

It’s a pretty place but I do not recommend it to those with young kids. We thought it’d be perfect for our group since it’s outdoors and there are animals, but the woman working there was very rude to us and made us feel unwelcome. Instead of saying hello or welcome- her first words to us were “don’t let them touch anything!” In a stern voice. (No kids had even tried to touch anything and us parents and a grandma were all right there with them). That was when we walked into the home where she was giving a tour to 4-5 older people. (By the way I made arrangements to have a tour for us but I guess since that group got there before us they got first dibs.) then we got reprimanded a 2nd time to not let our kids walk up the stairs which they weren’t, they were going to the bottom stair for a photo. there was nothing there gating it off. then a 3rd time to not let them run over some planks that she said apparently covered a well but even we as adults had no way of knowing that. The only thing blocking it was a tiny string as thin as dental floss. No barrier, no sign. All of this was within about 15 min as we were near her and the tour group. i don’t think she really cared about the kids safety, she just seemed annoyed we were there. Even if she did care for them she should’ve shown it in a much nicer tone especially since she can see were responsible adults watching them. Better signage/barriers would be good on restricted areas. Also there is a dog on property that seemed friendly but then tried to jump on us and the picnic table to get our food. We’re planning to move soon out of state so wouldn’t come back anyway. Disappointing because usually North Carolina people have...

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This is one of 27 North Carolina Historic Sites and a chance opportunity stop as I was near Pilot Mountain State Park.

The Hauser family farm is/was here and has been restored to its circa 1900 form. The farmhouse among other buildings still stand. The upkeep is excellent. This is an actual working farm with goats, chickens, apples, corn, tomatoes, dogs, cats, and appropriate farm buildings. There was a lady walking around answering questions and giving historical details. I asked about why the site was chosen (it was one of 15 farms considered), who the original owners were, and what happens with the crops grown on the farm. A man was working on a tractor.

There is a tad bit of walking so elderly folks may need assistance. Also the visitor center was locked the entire time because of the two staff members being out and about. I am not a history buff but would have liked to have perused it.

NC history, particularly farming history folks, may find this interesting. Could tickle someone in...

If you love history or growing your own fruit, you really need to check this place out. It's a semi-working homestead farm they are restoring to its roots from over 100 years ago. They grow like 400 varieties of apples that were grown in the area at the time, and they even sell grafts to the public. They also grow 3 varieties of peaches that have historical connections to the area, and the goat breeds they raise are rare but were the ones they would have raised back then.

This place was so cool, and the caretaker is so knowledgeable and obliging. She played the old piano for us and answered all of our questions and more. She even gave us a ride around in the golf cart and spent a little extra time with us past closing. Also, you have to check out the juices and jams and other awesome stuff in the gift shop. They aren't made on the property, but they are characteristic of the...