Accokeek Foundation National Colonial Farm

Interpretive site review, interpretive planning training workshop and interpretive planning consultation.

The National Colonial Farm is a historic farm museum established by the Accokeek Foundation in 1958. The farm demonstrates 18th century agriculture by preserving rare breed of animals and crops. 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.

You can visit the Foundations Web site at: www.accokeek.org. The foundation works in partnership with the National Park Service in the park management and interpretation.