Widner-Magers Farm Historic District
Added to the National Registry of Historic Places - February 2007
North of Dell, Mississippi County, Arkansas
A Collection of Plain Traditional-Style Agricultural Structures built between 1912 and 1939
Widner-Magers Farm Historic District
Added to the National Registry of Historic Places - February 2007
North of Dell, Mississippi County, Arkansas
A Collection of Plain Traditional-Style Agricultural Structures built between 1912 and 1939
The Mission of the Widner-Magers Farm Historic District is to promote and celebrate the unique agricultural experience of the Mississippi Delta in Northeast Arkansas, through the research and preservation of the farm buildings and early 20th century farm life; and to provide educational opportunities to experience 20th century farm life and folk culture.
Magers Barn ca 1967, built ca 1930; photo by Curtis Duncan; known as the C C Duncan Farm from 1957-2004 Our Objectives
U. S. Cotton Facts. . .
Here's one of those things that's funny but holds much truth. A reprint from the Boston News Bureau: What is Cotton?
July 13- July 12-Wildflower or Weed? July 10- July 8-Saying "I Do"--A Rustic Barn Wedding July 6- July 4-Vintage & Charming--China Demitasse Cups July 3- July 1-Barn Charm--Somewhere in Tennessee June 29- June 27-In The Pink--Crepe Myrtle June 26- June 24-Barn Charm--Magers Barn #3 June 22- June 20-Farmer John's Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich June 19- June 18-Barn Charm-Granddaddy Built A Hay Barn June 17- June 16-Donations to the Historic District June 13- June 12-The White Crepe Myrtle June 11- June 10-Old South Folk Art Prints of Artist Floyd Gordon June 7- June 6-Barn Quilts on the Porch June 4- June 2-Barn Charm-The Old Brownlee Barn May 30- May 28-Bunches of Overalls May 26- May 24-Consider The Lilies. . . May 23- May 20-Recipe For Grandmother's Buttermilk Pie May 17- May 16-Vintage Pattern for Retro 50s His & Her Plates May 14- May 13-A Real Country Kitchen
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We each have our place in time, and if we live right, we change that place and that time for the better. 
HISTORY of the Widner-Magers Farm
Click this link to view the entire blog: thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com Or, Click the Individual Blog Postings Below: Jan 13-I'm Weaving with a New Rag Rug Loom Jan 9- Jan 6-Winter Blues with a 25c Find Jan 4- Jan 3- Inspiration for the Living Room Redo Jan1- Dec 31-Green the Whole Year Round Dec 30- Dec 24-A Christmas Story from the Farmhouse Dec 21-Country Whites Weekend #1-A Farmhouse White Christmas Dec 18- Dec 16-Santa Was Glamping Dec 13- Dec 11-Warm and Cozy Dec 10- Dec 9-Farmhouse Christmas Style Dec 7- Dec 6-Moon Pie Bread Pudding Dec 5- Dec 4-Spiced Tea--A Family Tradition Dec 2- Dec 1-Country Whites Nov 29- Nov 27-Jewels for the Tree Nov 26- Nov 25-Farmhouse Touches Nov 20- Nov 19-Putting Thanks into Thanksgiving Nov 17- Nov 15-The Farmhouse Keeping Room is Revealed Nov 13- Nov 11-Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal is Coming. . . Nov 8- Nov 6-The Pie Safe Blues Nov 4- Oct 31-Boo-o-o-o-o Oct 28- Oct 26-At Times the "Honey" Gets It Right Oct 22- Oct 20-Almost Too Big For The Barn Oct 18-It's A Natural Oct 17- Oct 15-Wagon of Plenty & A "Chilly" Monday Recipe Oct 13- Oct 12-Frugal Cake Plates for $2 or Less Oct 10- Oct 8-Fall Color in the "Butler's Pantry" Oct 7- Oct 4-Gathering Together in Watercolor Oct 2- Sept 30-Vintage Jars & Egg Baskets Sept 29- Sept 26-White Gold Sept-24- Sept 23-Barn Charm: The Moore-Cook Barn Sept 22- Sept 19-Corn Shuck Lady Tutorial Sept 17- Sept 12-Chicken In The Kitchen Sept 10- Sept 9-Deep Dish Candy Apple Crisp Sept 8- Sept 4-Simple Pleasures & White Cabinets Sept 3- Sept 2-Charming. . . . . . . . . . . August 25- August 22-Our Shabby, Bird Condo--A Tutorial August 19- August 17-Two Vintage Feed Sack Blouses August 16- August 14-RePurposing: A Rustic Table-Bench Tutorial August 11- August 10-A Typical Day. . . August 9- August 7-Norma's First Rag Rug Reveal August 5-The Shabby Bath: Accessorizing the Dresser Sink August 5- August 2-Just a Chair of Bowlies: A Tutorial July 31- July 30-Barn Charm: The Moody Horse Barn July 29- July 27-Corn Garlands for Fall July 26- July 23-1930s Green Kitchen Tins & Other Things July 21- July 19-Making Amish Peach Jam July 16-
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For questions, or to send information, contact: backatthefarm1938@yahoo.com Farm Tours are CLOSED until Fall 2014 In the meantime, you can visit us at: The Country Farm Home on FACEBOOK
This 1956 Chevy "Bob" Truck was donated in January by Karen Dilldine of Half Moon Farms. We hope to restore it to it's former beauty. This truck was possibly originally owned by Curtis Duncan Farms and is back home again! Thanks so much, Karen!
A Member of
A Member of ALFHAM
We Grow
Wash Day: Irene Magers (left) & Friend
C A & Juanita Smith
"In the early 1990's, Dell town officials and the Dell Garden Club members began lighting Main Street at Christmastime with 1000's of tiny white Christmas lights. . ." Santa's Workshop in the above photo is the C. A. Smith Grocery building in Dell, AR, during the Victorian Christmas in 1994. The grocery is now located at the Widner-Magers Historic District, north of Dell. During the early years of the 1990s, the entire town of Dell came to life during the Christmas season with lights, carolers, and other entertainment. For more of the story and photos, CLICK HERE for dellarkansas.com
May 11- May 8-Early Farm Kitchens May 6- May 3-A Shabby Chic Apron From Denim Jeans May 2-Rag Rug Loom Now Available Online April 29-Retro 50s At The Old Greyhound Bus Station April 27- April 22-Vintage Store Labels April 20- April 17-Three Farm Dresses--1920s-30s April 16- April 14-How To Dress A Her Crow Scarecrow April 7- April 5-Folk Art On The Clothesline April 3- April 1-Overalls and Accessories From The 1930s Mar 30- Mar 27-Rag Rug Inspiration Mar 17- Mar 16-A White House Cookbook of My Own Mar 14- Mar 10-When Life Gives You Pots, Make Gumbo Mar 8- Mar 6-The Country Bedroom 1930s Style Mar 5- Mar 3-Farmer Boys and Overalls Feb 29- Feb 27-The Farm Dress, Then or Now? Feb 23- Feb 20-A Simple Apron to Sew Feb 17- Feb 16-Farm Album: "We've Come a Long Way, Baby" Part 2 Feb 15-Farm Album: "We've Come A Long Way, Baby!"
Feb 13- Feb 9-Folk Art Portrays Delta Life
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Jan 31- Jan 28-Let's All Go To The Ritz
Jan 23-Cowboy's House Jan 20-Making Pumpkin Butter, Day 1 Jan 11-If Life Gives You Gumbo, Make Pottery Jan 14-1825 1825 Log House On It's Way Up Jan 7--Pickin', Singin', and Shootin'--Photographs, That Is
Dec 29-Crazy Crooked T-Shirt Quilt Dec 30-Quilting the Crazy Crooked T-Shirt Quilt
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Links to: dellarkansas.com The Dell History Web site Curtis C. Duncan Photography Our Cotton Patch, LLC, Dell, Arkansas |
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questions, or to send information, contact: backatthefarm1938@yahoo.com |
Much of what is profoundly American--what people love about America--has come from The Delta |
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We're studying quilts used by the farm workers in this area--often called "utility quilts." If you happen to own any of these quilts, please email us. This is a part of our local Delta culture that is being lost. 
We were featured in the December Issue of Delta Crossroads!
