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
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°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to the Visitor Center (a few steps from this marker); Land Shaping People (a few steps from this marker); Ecosystem Farm (a few steps from this marker); Cherished Homeland (within shouting distance of this marker); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (within shouting distance of this marker); Join the Adventure (within shouting distance of this marker); Pumpkin Ash Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hon. Frances Payne Bolton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Accokeek.
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
2. People Shaping the Land Marker
Right side of the marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
3. Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park
Welcome sign at the entrance to the Park
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
4. Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park Map
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
5. The National Colonial Farm
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
6. The National Colonial Farm
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 26, 2009
7. The National Colonial Farm
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 429 times since then and 10 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.
