"Little village"
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
A unique form of agri-entertainment is the "little village" run by Farn and Varlen Carlson of Stanhope, Iowa. The tiny community includes a school, general store, church, livery stable, and blacksmithy. Appropriate artifacts fill the buildings, which are one-half to two-thirds scale. The Carlsons hope to add a barber shop, telephone office, bandstand, and fire station. There is an admission charge for viewing all the buildings, and the Carlsons cater to bus tour groups. Groups can also arrange to have barbecues at the village. Special events scheduled during the year include a threshing bee, an ice cream social on Father's Day, Apple Cider Days in August, and a Christmas Stroll, when the Village is decorated for the season.
