Meadow Farm Museum

Meadow Farm Museum
3400 Mountain Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-2130

Hours of Operation
Historic Farmhouse, Orientation Center, & Out Buildings

March-November:
Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

December-February:
Saturday & Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
(Closed first two weeks in January.)

Meadow Farm Museum, an 1860 living history farmsite and museum, presents programs and exhibits on the culture of the rural South. Costumed interpreters provide insight into the lives of Dr. John Mosby Sheppard, the owner of Meadow Farm, and his family. On selected weekends, they demonstrate seasonal activities in the farmhouse, barn, doctor’s office, blacksmith forge, kitchen, fields, and pastures. Also visit Meadow Farm’s Gift Shop for a variety of items.

Classes and programs held at Meadow Farm Museum are listed throughout the guide. Many are listed in the Family and Friends section under History.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sewing Guild
For ages 16 and older. If you enjoy a variety of textile projects, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. Members participate in programs as well as reproduce textile projects for program use. New members are always welcome. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

First Sat, Feb-Dec. Call for times.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.

Agricultural Guild
For ages 16 and older. If you enjoy gardening and the companionship of good folks, this may be your volunteer opportunity. The Meadow Farm Agricultural Guild meets to work the field crops and heirloom garden. New members are always welcome. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

Wed, Apr-Sept, 6-8 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.

For more information, contact Anna Truong or Linda Eikmeier at 501-2130.

Living History Programs

Instructors: Unless otherwise listed, programs are taught by Recreation Staff.

Meadow Farm Volunteer Open House
For ages 10 and older. Meadow Farm is looking for eager and energetic volunteers to conduct tours, work in the gift shop, demonstrate historic trades, agricultural and domestic activities, as well as other opportunities. Students needing community service hours are welcome. Drop by and explore how you can help. No experience is necessary. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

Sat, Mar 13, 1-3 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free. 

Blacksmithing: Too Many Irons in the Fire
For all ages. The blacksmith was a very important member of the 19th-century rural community. Watch and listen to the blacksmith as the iron gets red-hot and the smith pounds and bends it into useful objects. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

Sat, Mar 13, 1-3 p.m.
Sat, May 8, 1-3 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free. 

A Sewing Lesson
For ages 10 and older. Sewing was an important part of a 19th-century girl's education. Dress in period clothing and take a lesson from "Mrs. Sheppard." Participants will learn the running and basic back stitch and will sew a "reticule" (purse) while solving some conundrums. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

1EA.095002 Sat, Apr 3, 1-3:30 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. $7. 

Sheep to Shawl: Moving In
For all ages. Along with Sheep to Shawl, Meadow Farm is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its historic farmhouse. Meet the family that lived in the home when it was first built and enjoy some traditional activities from 1810. Try your hand at processing sheep's wool, including carding, weaving, and spinning. Sign up to make a rag doll, too. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

Sat, Apr 17, noon-4 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.

Come Play With Me
For ages 5 . It is a Sunday afternoon, dinner is finished, and now there is some free time. Join in as we play traditional 19th-century games. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

Sun, May 23, 1-3 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.

The Doctor Is In
For all ages. Do you wonder what it was like to be a doctor or patient in 1860? Were there hospitals or house calls? Come to Meadow Farm to find out more about how ailments were cured in the mid-1800s. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.

Sun, May 30, 1-3 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.