Welcome to Stearns Farm

Come spend an afternoon at Stearns Homestead, the last working, educational farm in Parma, Ohio. This forty eight acre farm has lots of animals – always a favorite with the children – as well as several historic museum houses and a Yankee barn, loaded with antiques and historic items.

We also have a country store and a Farmers Market throughout the summer and fall, where you can purchase homestead and locally grown produce, products made from goats milk, local honey, baked goods and much more. Be sure to come early; our fresh eggs go quickly!

So, whether you’re a history buff, a teacher, parent or grandparent looking for a kid friendly fun and educational activities, come experience a slice of old fashioned farm life, right in your backyard!

Stearns Homestead is FREE!

Hours open to the public:

  • Saturday and Sunday 12 noon- 4:00 p.m.,
  • May through Mid-October
  • Special winter holiday events.

News from the Barnyard

Canning Class at Cabin

By Kimberly Kickel on May 5, 2013

On Saturday, July 27th at 1 PM we will be offering a Canning Class in the Stearns Cabin, taught by Lynette Goard. Lynette is from the Ohio State University Extension Service. The class fee is $10.00. The class size is limited, so if you are interested, please call Debbie at (440) 882-6234 [...]

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Donations Needed

By Georgeann Porach on March 26, 2013

WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE FEED AND BEDDING FOR THE RESIDENT ANIMALS!!!!!!! We are only open during the warm months of May until October each year. During that period we attempt to gather donations to get us through the
winter months in caring for all the animals. However, sometimes we [...]

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Alex Bevan at Stearns – Sunday, Sept. 22nd!

By Kimberly Kickel on March 18, 2013

We’re excited to have a new event at Stearns this year! Please make plans to attend an evening with Alex Bevan on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at Stearns Homestead. There will be a concert from 4:00 – 6:00 PM with dinner available. Ticket prices and more information will be available soon, so [...]

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Parma Historical Society

The farm is also the current home of the Parma Historical Society, and a member of:

  • The Ohio Associations of Historic Societies and Museums
  • The Northeastearn Ohio Inter-Museum Council
  • The Parma Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau

We are certified as a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Homestead Wish List Canned cat food Apples, lettuce, carrots and Cheerios ****Donations are urgently needed toward feed purchase for the animals .***Remember we are a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Drop off your donation anytime, any day…leave it on the porch of the big white house. (Gibbs house) *************************************************** Checks can be made out and sent to: Stearns Homestead P.O. Box 29002 Parma, Ohio   44129 ( post office will not deliver to physical street address!!!)The volunteers and the animals would really appreciate it.  We appreciate everyone who has helped in the past.  Thank you very much. You can also give that unique gift, you can adopt an animal for someone for the holidays or a birthday or just for fun.  Go to Lend a Hand and under that Adopt an Animal. For a small fee anyone can adopt one, or more, of their farm favorites for a full year. New parents will receive a certificate of adoption and a photo of their adoptee. They will also have their name added to the adoption board for all to see. During the year Stearns Homestead will host a special appreciation day. At this event parents will have the opportunity to interact with their farm friends on a personal level.