National Colonial Farm

A sheep and cow graze at National Colonial Farm

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Quick Facts

MANAGED BY:

Accokeek Foundation

Amenities

13 listed

Baby Changing Station, Beach/Water Access, Benches/Seating, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Dock/Pier, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom - Accessible, Supplies - Fishing/Boating, Wheelchairs Available

The National Colonial Farm is a historic farm museum established by the Accokeek Foundation in 1958. The farm tells the interconnected stories and histories of early Marylanders within an agrarian landscape. Structures located within the farm site are open to the public and include a circa 1770 farm dwelling, an 18th-century tobacco barn, and an out-kitchen.

The kitchen garden features 18th-century varieties of herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Historic varieties of field crops such as “Orinoco” tobacco, “Virginia Gourdseed” corn are grown and cultivated for seed. The National Colonial Farm is a recognized leader in the field of historic plant preservation.