Where Craft Meets Community
The Past Inspires Our Future
Founded in 1969, AGSEM began as a celebration of agricultural heritage and the machines that powered American innovation. What started as a weekend gathering of enthusiasts has grown into a 55-acre campus showcasing glassblowing, blacksmithing, fiber arts, and sustainable living practices.
We believe preserving the past should empower the future. That’s why we’ve transformed from a static museum into a living classroom—a place where you don’t just observe history, you live it, learn it, and use it to create something new.
With decades of educational programming, expert instructors, and proven partnerships with schools, guilds, and local artisans, AGSEM has the experience and infrastructure to guide this next chapter of community-driven learning.
Our Foundation
We don’t just preserve history—we teach it, live it, and use it to inspire a more connected, creative future.
Mission
To transform AGSEM into a year-round educational hub that connects people through hands-on learning in traditional crafts, sustainable practices, and creative innovation.
Vision
A thriving living classroom where heritage meets sustainability—celebrating the intersection of tradition, innovation, and human connection for generations to come.
Values
Community, craftsmanship, accessibility, sustainability, and the belief that preserving the past empowers the future through meaningful, hands-on education.