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Little House on the Prairie History

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books have captured the imaginations and hearts of multiple generations. This History section showcases Wilder's evolving legacy across multiple subjects and audiences. You’ll find a range of information focused on her work, life, and family. Browse the articles below or click here for a complete index.

  • Almanzo Wilder: A “Very Special” Perfect Young Man
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Timeline
  • Grown-Up Laura Ingalls Wilder Party
  • Historical Perspective or Racism in Little House on the Prairie?
  • About The Ingalls Family
  • Where the World is Topsy-Turvy: Rose Wilder Lane after the Great War
  • Ed Friendly's Life and Legacy
  • In Search of Laura - About Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Historic Locations and Points of Interest
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder and Me: A Prairie Girl's Faith
  • You Need a Farm! Laura Ingalls Wilder and American Farming
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder: Naturalist
  • Dr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the Ingalls
  • The Little House books: A Lesson in Money 101
  • The House on Rocky Ridge Farm: Preserved, not Restored
  • From “Unlearned Poet” to “Untutored Housewife”: Samuel Worthen Ingalls and Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Six Can’t-Miss Things to Do and See in De Smet, South Dakota
  • One More Visit to the Little House: The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • About Caroline Ingalls (“Ma”)
  • Thanksgiving and Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • “Mother, a Magic Word” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • In the Kitchen with Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Laura’s Frontier Fairy Tale
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Artistic Development
  • About Caroline “Carrie” Ingalls Swanzey
  • Profile about Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes in De Smet, South Dakota
  • Pioneer Kitchen Gardens: How the Pioneers Planned and Planted
  • To Read and Write and Cipher
  • Pa’s Fiddle: Now Is Now
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder: An American Fixture

Almanzo Wilder: A “Very Special” Perfect Young ManLaura Ingalls Wilder Historical TimelineGrown-Up Laura Ingalls Wilder PartyHistorical Perspective or Racism in Little House on the Prairie?About The Ingalls FamilyWhere the World is Topsy-Turvy: Rose Wilder Lane after the Great WarEd Friendly's Life and LegacyIn Search of Laura - About Laura Ingalls WilderHistoric Locations and Points of InterestLaura Ingalls Wilder and Me: A Prairie Girl's FaithYou Need a Farm! Laura Ingalls Wilder and American FarmingLaura Ingalls Wilder: NaturalistDr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the IngallsThe Little House books: A Lesson in Money 101The House on Rocky Ridge Farm: Preserved, not RestoredFrom “Unlearned Poet” to “Untutored Housewife”: Samuel Worthen Ingalls and Laura Ingalls WilderSix Can’t-Miss Things to Do and See in De Smet, South DakotaOne More Visit to the Little House: The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls WilderAbout Caroline Ingalls (“Ma”)Thanksgiving and Laura Ingalls Wilder“Mother, a Magic Word” by Laura Ingalls WilderIn the Kitchen with Laura Ingalls WilderLaura’s Frontier Fairy TaleLaura Ingalls Wilder’s Artistic DevelopmentAbout Caroline “Carrie” Ingalls SwanzeyProfile about Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes in De Smet, South DakotaPioneer Kitchen Gardens: How the Pioneers Planned and PlantedTo Read and Write and CipherPa’s Fiddle: Now Is NowLaura Ingalls Wilder: An American Fixture

About Caroline “Carrie” Ingalls Swanzey

About Caroline Carrie Ingalls Swanzey Featured

Carrie Ingalls, born Caroline Celestia Ingalls on August 3, 1870 to Charles (“Pa”) and Caroline (“Ma”) Ingalls, is best known as the younger sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House on the Prairie books. Carrie is only a baby in the first book, Little House in the Big Woods, but her presence… 

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Profile about Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes in De Smet, South Dakota

Profile about Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes Featured

Today we are excited to bring you an in-depth look at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes in De Smet, South Dakota. This is part of our on-going series highlighting popular historic locations and sites related to Little House on the Prairie. If you are in the area during the summer, you will want to… 

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Pioneer Kitchen Gardens: How the Pioneers Planned and Planted

Pioneer Kitchen Gardens Featured

For many of us, gardening is a hobby or even a passion. But there are many people leading perfectly satisfying lives without ever having a garden. It hasn’t always been this way. Gardening is depicted as a normal facet of life in the “Little House on the Prairie” television show and book series, because each… 

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To Read and Write and Cipher

To Read and Write and Cipher Featured

In On the Banks of Plum Creek, Laura is reluctant to go to school for the first time, but Pa tells her she should appreciate the opportunity: “…it isn’t everybody that gets a chance to learn to read and write and cipher,” he says. Pa explains that education is important to the family. “Your Ma… 

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Pa’s Fiddle: Now Is Now

Pas Fiddle Now Is Now Featured

When Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the final scene in her last Little House book for young readers, she gave the closing lines to Pa’s fiddle and its music. Laura and Almanzo’s wedding day has come to a close and the young couple sits on the doorstep of their own little house. In her memory, Laura… 

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Grown-Up Laura Ingalls Wilder Party

Grown-Up Laura Ingalls Wilder Party Featured

There are many different kinds of Laura fans. No matter what their specific interest, most fans love to “play Laura.” What better way to play Laura than with a party? There are several different ways to theme a Laura party. Today we’re going to look at how to host a Bring Your Own Bonnet party,… 

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