Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site is hosting a Spring on the Farm event on Saturday, May 11. Watch costumed interpreters as they demonstrate rural life of the 1870s.

The Spring on the Farm event takes place from noon to 4 pm at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, 26600 Park Road North, Lawson MO, 64062.

Activities at the Spring on the Farm Event include sheep shearing, rope making, blacksmithing and woodstove cooking. Take a stroll through the heirloom garden, and try your hand at ragdoll making, games and other hands-on activities that were common in the 19th century.

Certain areas of the 1800s Watkins' home historic mill will be open for self-guided tours at a special reduced rate.

Admission to the event is free. For more information, contact the park at 816-580-3387.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.