Family

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center welcomes the public to picnic on the historic grounds. Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic basket, and enjoy an evening of outdoor fun and relaxation. This event is free and open to the public, but donations to support continued preservation of the Glidden Homestead are appreciated. The Homestead is located at 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. Enjoy an evening of outdoor fun and relaxation at the site of the invention of “The Winner” barbed wire. Outdoor games will be provided.