DeKalb – The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the second annual Saturday Night at Glidden (SNAG) fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, September 27, from 4 to 7 PM at the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.
This unique event offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the historic site where Joseph F. Glidden invented “The Winner” barbed wire, forever changing the American West. Attendees will have the chance to celebrate on the site where history happened, all while enjoying music, food, and exciting raffle prizes, with proceeds benefiting the preservation and operations of this landmark. Tickets are now available at GliddenHomestead.org and are $50 per person.
“We are thrilled to invite the community back for the second annual SNAG fundraiser,” said Jessi Haish LaRue, Glidden Homestead executive director. “This event is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the rich history of the Glidden Homestead and experience firsthand the very place where Joseph Glidden’s invention shaped history. It’s a fun evening, and your participation will help us continue preserving this important site.”
Event Highlights Include:
• Live Music from the popular local band Bend in the Road
• Guided Tours of the historic Glidden House and Barn, where history happened
• Delicious Food and Desserts
• A Scavenger Hunt Game honoring Annie Glidden, niece of Joseph, who would have celebrated her 160th birthday this year
• Unique Raffle Prizes, including:
o A Pair of Season Tickets to NIU Women’s Basketball
o A One-Night Stay at Genoa Guest House
o A “Party of Five” Event at Jubilee Art Gallery
o And many more exciting raffle items
About J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center is dedicated to the preservation of the Glidden Homestead, a historically significant site where Joseph F. Glidden invented the revolutionary “The Winner” barbed wire, which transformed agriculture in the United States. Proceeds from this event will help support the continued preservation of the homestead and its historic buildings. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit GliddenHomestead.org.
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