Essay - Ardenwood Historic Farm by Aaron

Ardenwood Historic Farm

- Aaron

Ardenwood Historic Farm is the most famous landmark of Fremont. It is also a really fun place to visit. A train ride gives fresh air and a beautiful view of the farm. The Patterson House is elegant and has a long history. Many varieties of plants are found throughout the farm. If you want to learn more about the history of Fremont, Ardenwood Historic Farm is the place you must visit.

The farm owners George and Clara Patterson used to live in the Paterson House, which is located at the heart of the farm, from 1877. George was a successful farmer and became wealthy through agriculture. 2 generations had lived there, until their sons donated it to the city of Fremont in 1985.

A train ride has many great advantages to it. It was built as part of a railroad in 1877 when George Paterson went on his honeymoon. The South Pacific Coast Railroad connected Ardenwood Farm to the outside world. You can relax and watch colorful butterflies, sneaky raccoons, and quick squirrels fly past your eyes. All your questions can be answered by a nice ranger standing at the front of the car. Imagining life more than 150 years ago is as easy as a train ride.

The plants grown there right now are the same kind that George Paterson used to grow long ago. Examples are barley, oats, and wheat. Pumpkins are the most famous ones, even though they started to grow there later. Every fall, there’s a pumpkin contest held in the farm. The barn was built right next to the farm, along with the field that displays farm tools which were used from the 19^th century until now.

Animals are found everywhere in Ardenwood Historic Farm. Can you believe that male peacocks spread out their beautiful tail feathers just to attract females? Every spring, an annual wool shaving contest begins. Pigs, cows, and sheep live happily together on the farm. Multicolored bunnies are soft and fluffy. Cute little chicks are kept together under a heat lamp. A tan horse gallops really beautifully. Those are some examples of the widespread animals in Ardenwood Historic Farm.
 
 

While we were exploring Ardenwood Farm, we bumped into Ranger Laurie. She was leading a field trip making fresh butter. There are other awesome family activities like making popcorn, corn grinding crafts, making rope, and old games such as sack racing.

Ardenwood Historic Farm is an important Fremont landmark. It shows how the city of Fremont evolved in the last 100 years. It used to be the property of the Patterson family and now it is a park for everyone in Fremont. Each fall, there is an annual pumpkin contest, and every single person in Fremont is invited. It’s so important that every elementary school in Fremont has field trips there to learn about their local history. Ardenwood Historic Farm is the best Fremont landmark to visit for everyone who loves Fremont.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

- Gordon

If you get bored, why don’t you do something cool. Try visiting Ardenwood Farm. It’s perfect for curious little explorer. As you go, you may as well ride on a relaxing free train. It’s nice and comfortable.

Here’s the cool part: Native Americans lived here! This farm must be really old.

Now you might run into this fountain by accident, you found Victorian Garden. You’re close to the best part. You guessed it, Patterson House. Go in and check it out. It’ll make you want to stay in forever. You can imagine how lucky they are to have a private bowling ally.

Now presenting the tennis court with no net, no racket, just hand and hitting the ball. Wouldn’t you do that?

Let’s take a look what they planted and harvested. They planted radish, zucchini, carrot, tomato, and herb.

Here comes the chicks and parents all proud of their home. Most of all thankful! Fat noisy hogs eat till they are filled. Oink! What’s that colorful thing? What a sight, look at that! It spread out its feathers. It’s a peacock!

Oh, there’s a swimming pool. Where is it? Where’s the water? Where do you change? Is this a prank? Or did they remove it? Can anyone answer these question?

Look, there’s friendly people everywhere. This is a fit for everybody. It’s very educational. It’s the best after all. Hooray for Ardenwood Historical Farm!