Claude Moore Colonial Farm

Originally, the only reason I made everyone get into the car and drive over 30 minutes to see the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, was to get another stamp for my NPS passport book.  However, this little place, nestled right outside the heavily armored gates to the CIA, turned out to be a perfect short walk and even better kid outing.

The farm is a historically accurate, working farm from the year 1771.  So accurate, that the goose and turkey cages are a PETA attack just waiting to happen. 

7-31-13 - Geese

Turkeys

The farm has a beautiful, short path past a tobacco house and field, pigs, and chickens, all leading to the farmhouse where actors sit and answer questions about what life was like in 1771.  The whole farm doesn't take long to see and the walk through the forest is scenic and fun.  It is also interesting to compare the farm to those of today.  This farm was mostly forested with small areas carved out for various plants and animals, unlike field after field of corn with little tree coverage left. 

Tobacco House

Baby Pig

Living History

Free-Range Chickens

Inside the Main House

Alison spent a lot of time trying to capture this rooster.

Main House

If we're ever in the area, we'd go back since Alison really enjoyed seeing the animals up close.