Go on an 1870s-era date night to support historic preservation

Glidden Homestead’s ‘Glidden’s 1873 Date Night’ set for Feb. 7 in DeKalb

Step back in time for a unique date night experience on Feb. 7, 2025, at the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. (Photo provided by Jessi Haish LaRue)

January 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST

DeKALB – The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host a “Glidden’s 1873 Date Night” for residents to enjoy 1870 courting traditions.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at the homestead’s second floor, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

The event features period parlor games, music, desserts and tea. Attendees also will be able to listen to Joseph and Lucinda Glidden’s love story and write love notes. Door prizes will be provided. Period dress is not required.

Joseph Farwell Glidden invented “The Winner” barbed wire in 1873. The homestead was preserved and restored by a nonprofit organization founded in 1995.

Tickets cost $65 per couple and are limited. Proceeds from the event will support the homestead’s preservation and operations. To buy tickets, visit GliddenHomestead.org.

For information, email jessi@gliddenhomestead.org or call 815-756-7904.