Ben's Bank

Ben's Bank is the featured addition to the Farmstead for 2010. This historic bank, dubbed "Ben's Bank," is in honor of former Metcalf Bank president Ben Craig.

Stepping inside the bank is like stepping back in time with the building's tin ceilings, old-fashioned tellers cage, and cannon ball safe. A docent works inside the bank teaching visitors about banking at the turn-of-the-century.

Ben's Bank provides the Farmstead with the capacity to increase our educational programs while also providing families with more to see and do including a new Discovery Passbook Program.

Farmstead Discovery Passbook

While at the bank be sure to say hello to the bank teller and pick up your Farmstead Discovery Passbook that will lead you on your adventure around the Farmstead.

Throughout the park there are 12 Discovery Stations featuring questions about each location; write your answers in your passbook to solve the riddle and return to the bank for your prize.

Passbooks are available at no charge.