Explore the activities of harvest time while enjoying the estate of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates.

In celebration of the bicentennial of Thornhill, the festival will focus on the crafts and events of the years leading up to Missouri statehood. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the era with period crafts, a militia muster and the opportunity to learn about the people and events who shaped early Missouri history will be some of the features of the weekend.