MATTHEWS LIVING HISTORY FARM FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENCE, VA

Matthews Living History Farm Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Independence, Virginia. The foundation was founded in 2004 with the aim of preserving and promoting the rural heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The foundation has a 21-acre working farm that is open to the public for educational purposes.

The farm has a variety of animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens, and crops such as corn, beans, and vegetables. Visitors can interact with the animals and learn about traditional farming practices and techniques. The farm also has a blacksmith shop, a sawmill, and a gristmill that showcase the tools and equipment used in the past for farming.

The foundation also hosts various events throughout the year, including heritage festivals, farm-to-table dinners, and educational programs for schools and other groups. The events aim to educate the public about the history and importance of agriculture in the region.

Matthews Living History Farm Foundation is a valuable resource for the community and serves as a living museum of rural life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The foundation's efforts to preserve and promote traditional farming practices and techniques are essential in preserving the region's cultural heritage.

MATTHEWS LIVING HISTORY FARM FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in INDEPENDENCE VA. US MID #8405100777

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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MATTHEWS LIVING HISTORY FARM FOUNDATION
PO BOX 356
INDEPENDENCE
VA
24348-0356

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