Accokeek in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
People Shaping the Land
The National Colonial Farm
— Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park —
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
1. People Shaping the Land Marker
Left side of the marker
Inscription.
People Shaping the Land. The National Colonial Farm. The National Colonial Farm offers a glimpse into the farming and social lives of Marylanders between 1760 and 1775. The National Colonial Farm was one of the Accokeek Foundation’s first endeavors. It offers a view into the life of a small, middle class farm family in Maryland. You might see historical interpreters portraying people who lived and worked on the farm, including slaves. You can see buildings from that period. You can see varieties of animals and plants similar to those people used 250 years ago. Learn that farmers don’t just grow food. They also produce products for many other purposes. At the National Colonial Farm, visit a tobacco barn. For 300 years, tobacco was Maryland’s most important crop. Its cultivation structured everyday life for people in Maryland, especially in the colonial period.
The National Colonial Farm offers a glimpse into the farming and social lives of Marylanders between 1760 and 1775.
The National Colonial Farm was one of the Accokeek Foundation’s first endeavors. It offers a view into the life of a small, middle class farm family in Maryland.
You might see historical interpreters portraying people who lived and worked on the farm, including slaves. You can see buildings from that period. You can see varieties of animals and plants similar to those people used 250 years ago.
Learn that farmers don’t just grow food. They also produce products for many other purposes. At the National Colonial Farm, visit a tobacco barn. For 300 years, tobacco was Maryland’s most important crop. Its cultivation structured everyday life for people in Maryland, especially in the colonial period.
Erected by Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 38° 41.696′ N, 77° 3.935′ W. Marker is in Accokeek, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Bryan Point Road (Entrance to the Park). The marker is on the grounds of the Piscataway Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Accokeek MD 20607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 6, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
