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

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

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

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

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+. 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. Meetings are the first Saturday of the month, February-December. New members are always welcome. Information: 501-2130.

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

Agricultural Guild
For ages 10+. If you enjoy gardening and the companionship of good folks, this may be your volunteer opportunity. The Meadow Farm Agricultural Guild meets Wednesday evenings April through September to work the field crops and heirloom garden. Information: 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

Sheep Shearing
For all ages. It is shearing time, and Meadow Farm is using historic hand shears on their herd of Gulf Coast Native sheep. Come watch the process and learn more about this rare breed and how their wool was used. Information: 501-2130.

Sat, Apr 13, & 27, 9-11 a.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.

Meadow Farm: The Beginning
For all ages. Learn how Meadow Farm came into the Sheppard family 300 years ago on May 2, 1713. See the land grant defining the property. Learn about the Sheppard family as you take this special tour of the farmhouse. Information: 501-2130.

Thur, May 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.

Stubborn as a Mule 
For all ages. Meet the mules at Meadow Farm to see if they really are stubborn. This is your chance to learn about mules and more as the farmer dresses Mike and Hammy for work. Information: 501-2130.

Sat, May 11, 12:30-3:30 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: 501-2130.

Sat, May 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.