Repairs at the Historic Sikes Adobe Farmhouse
All repairs were completed on time and without any disruption to the normal operation of the farmhouse. SDRP and FOS wish to thank Chris Geertsen …
Artisan Fair – Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
A Free Day of Art, History & Handmade Treasures! Celebrate local creativity in a charming historic setting. Explore unique handmade goods, …
Sprucing Up Sikes Adobe Farmhouse
Over the summer, the Friends of Sikes Adobe have been busy replacing some worn and tattered items at Sikes Historic Farmstead. Upkeep is an ongoing …
Keeping the Sikes Parlor and Formal Dining Room Warm
Currently displayed in the parlor and formal dining room of the Sikes Historic Farmstead is a late 19th century/early 20th century wood burning Bridge …
Volunteers: A Year of Dedication at Sikes Adobe
“A New Day Today” For over a year now, the Community Based Program volunteers from “A New Day Today” have become an integral …
Smith & Anthony Company Hub Grand Oven
Prominently displayed in the original adobe kitchen at the Sikes Historic Farmstead is the Smith & Anthony Company Hub Grand oven. Smith & …
Victorian Era Shell Art
On display on the parlor wall at the Sikes Historic Farmstead is a charming example of Victorian Era shell art. Various shells in shades of white and …
Rustic Kitchen Dry Sink at Sikes Farmhouse
The rustic kitchen dry sink on display in the original adobe kitchen at the Sikes Historic Farmstead gives visitors an idea of the workings of a 19th …
Straits Settlements Bronze Coin Discovered at Sikes Farmstead
A Well-Traveled Artifact Discovered at Sikes Historic Farmstead One of the more unusual items recovered and now displayed is a very badly corroded, …
Encouraging a Hen to Lay an Egg
Displayed in the Museum Room at the historic Sikes Adobe Farmhouse are a set of small oblong orbs, white in color and made of glass. They bear a …
Ironing Innovation on Display at Sikes Historic Farmhouse
One of the most commented on displays at the Sikes Historic Farmhouse must be the laundry equipment on display on the enclosed eastside porch. …
The Sikes Hens: A Colorful History of Feathered Friends
Running to the store for a dozen eggs was nearly out of the question for 19th and early 20th century farm families. Buying, selling, trading, or …