After weeks of voting, the Iron Top Hat is the winner of our 2024 Spittoon Showdown! This fan favorite will be on display in our visitor's center, come see it for yourself! Thank you to everyone who voted! We already have plans for 2025 and can't wait to share them with you.

📢Duke Homestead will be closed May 13-24. Exciting things are happening at Duke Homestead—we’re getting a new parking lot! The site will be closed to the public while this work is being done. We look forward to having a more accessible space!

Mark your calendars for Family Farm Animal Day on Saturday, June 29th! Meet with critters and learn about the importance of animals, pollinators, reptiles, and birds historically and today. Join us for hands-on activities, living history demonstrations, kids crafts, and more!

Due to inclement weather, Duke Homestead will be CLOSED today, August 8th. We hope everyone stays dry and safe!