The Wilder Homestead

Tucked away in the 40,000 square mile expanse that is upstate New York lie hidden gems in the form of diverse and unique museums. Upstate Attractions shines a spotlight on their history, collections, and fascinating stories. From the Adirondacks and the Seaway region to the Mohawk Valley and Finger Lakes, experience an informative and engaging tour of the cultural landscape of Upstate New York.

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The Wilder Homestead

Upstate Attractions Episode 101 | 27m 59s | CC

Go back in time to the mid 1800s, to a simple homestead outside of the town of Malone, New York. In Franklin County. This storybook location was made internationally famous by a woman who never set foot on the farmland - author of the Little House on the Prairie book series, Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Wilder Homestead is the boyhood home of her husband Almanzo Wilder.

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Production Funding for Upstate Attractions is provided by Franklin County Development, Allegany County, Oswego County Tourism and the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce. With daily flights to Boston/Logan International Airport, Messena New York offers access to locations such as the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River and destinations in Canada like Ottawa and Montreal. Online at fishmessena.com.

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