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The Wild Meadow at Ferry Farm
The Wild Meadow was restored just a couple of years ago. A wide variety of native Virginia plants and flowers were planted to provide a natural habitat for birds, mammals, and reptiles. Photos of the meadow showing each month of an entire year are now posted on the site and dramitcally show the seasonal changes. This is a great time to visit Ferry Farm to see this beautiful site.
“Touch box” programs available for the blind at Ferry Farm
A
“Touch Box” program is available that enables the blind and visually impaired
to explore the rich history of George Washington’s boyhood home at Ferry Farm.
Guided by a staff member, visitors learn about past occupants of the site,
including American Indians, early colonial settlers, the Washington family,
Civil War soldiers, and 20th-century farmers. This hands-on program features
historic artifacts that bring history to life in a tangible way. In addition,
visitors learn about archaeology in the field and in the lab. Braille maps
of the site and text in English, and large-print maps, in both English and
Spanish, are also available.
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Last Updated:
January 3, 2012