The Matthews Living History Farm Museum

A 21 acre working farm, circa 1900, sponsoring three seasonal events each year: Spring, Summer and Fall. The activities demonstrated at the farm during each event represent what was common practice in that season in Grayson County, Virginia around 1900. The Spring finds them setting the garden and plowing the fields with draft horse teams, or sometimes they are fortunate enough to have oxen teams. In Summer, the garden is in full maturity as are the hay fields. Hay is made, once again utilizing draft teams, and goodies from the garden are sampled. The Fall activities focus on repairs and putting things by as well as a quilt show sponsored by the local Arts Council. Each event features a variety of local artisans demonstrating their crafts and offering their wares for sale, as well as toe tapping local music and good victuals. The barns and livestock are always on view during the May through September week day hours, as are the spring house and workshop.

Admission is free.

Open: May 1st - Sept 30th, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event Dates:

• Saturday, May 9th, 10:00 - 4:00
• Saturday, August 1st, 10:00 - 4:00
• Saturday, September 12th, 10:00 - 4:00

To visit the museum's web site: Click Here.