Ever think about what it would be like to step back into time? Well, it’s possible at the One Horse Family Farm in Conway. The farm that will detail all things 19th century is almost complete but won’t make its debut until 2010.
Employees there however say they are already excited to welcome tourists and locals alike.
Wayne Skipper, the director of the project says the idea and funding to build the replica came from L.W. Paul a local business owner who is passionate about preserving the county's farming history for locals and tourists to explore.
"Tourists will be able to come and see and learn what the lifestyle was of a family farm during the era of 1900-1955 and that is very important,” explained Skipper.
He adds that the name One Horse Family Farm means a farm in the late 19th century where families earned their living with just one animal on their farm; usually a mule.
Skipper adds that the 17.8 acre land will feature a smokehouse, a pack-house, tobacco barn, syrup shed, grits and corn mill and a blacksmith shop.
“All visitors that come through will see live demonstrations,” said Skipper,” there will be a mule and a cow and some chickens and livestock they will be able to see how they were fed how they were taken cared of and how they were utilized on the family farm.”
Skipper also showed News 13 a very modern style visitor office where tourists and locals can purchase gifts and souvenirs.
Skipper adds that the replica’s operation will solely rely on help from the community and volunteers.
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