Meadow Farm

Join Pearl the Sheep for the delightful story of the brilliant scientist and environmentalist whose childhood love of nature propelled him to develop methods that improved the natural resources of ...

Hear a story about a farm or forest friend, do a creature craft, and explore the grounds to see if you can find your new friends. ...

In 1750, a man named Benjamin Banneker borrowed a pocket watch, studied it, and created an intricate working clock. The self-taught mathematician, surveyor, astronomer, inventor, and son of a former ...

As the oldest known form of leavening used by humans, we have a long history with sourdough. Despite not always knowing how it works, many cultures have created different versions of sourdough throughout history. Learn the history and science behind sourdough bread. ...

All ages. Learn about life on the farm. At the hands-on drop-in stations: play the water cycle game and learn about the cycle’s importance to farming. Gather eggs from the ...

Consider the everyday inventions that shape our lives - artificial light, electricity, the airplane, the list goes on. For each invention that humans rely on, there is an animal that utilizes these abilities using only their mind and bodies. Come look at some of the most interesting “animal inventions” that just come naturally to them. ...

Join Pearl the sheep for a story time and puppet show as she learns about her favorite dinosaurs that roamed our planet a long time ago. ...

Imagine not being allowed to do something as simple as having a seat on a bus just because you are perceived as different. In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Its success launched nationwide efforts to end racial segregation ...

Henrico Recreation and Parks owns, preserves, and interprets historic properties all over the County. Discover the rich and varied heritage of this vibrant community we call home. Hear the stories of the people, places, and events through tours and hands-on activities. ...

What would you do if there was a bear in your chair? Join Pearl the sheep in this puppet show and story time to find out how Mouse handles finding a bear in his chair. ...

Join Pearl the sheep as she discovers the amazing life of the 19th century polar explorer Matthew Henson, the first African American to explore the Arctic. Learn more about his accomplishments during this puppet show and story time. ...

Mary Randolph is connected to many well-known families in Virginia and became an early 19th century celebrity hostess and cookbook author. Modern chefs have considered her “a far-seeing culinary genius.” Discover her tasty and inspired career along with anecdotes about her place in history. ...

As the first African American to publish a book of poetry, Phillis Wheatley (c.1753-1784) eloquently expressed the human desire for freedom from tyranny and bondage... “In every human Breast, God ...

Pearl the sheep wants to know: why don’t birds wear socks: ankle socks, knee socks, athletic socks, or frilly socks? And do birds even have toes on their feet? How do they protect their feet when it’s cold outside? Join a puppet show and story time and investigate why our fowl friends avoid footwear. ...

Pearl the sheep has been having a hard time going to sleep at night. To help the sleepy sheep fall asleep a farm friend reads her a story about the nocturnal residents of Meadow Farm: the bats. Will Pearl learn to sleep upside down? Find out at this puppet show and story time. ...

Join on the lawn for a showing of the film, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, flashlight, and your family. Movie will begin ...

Centuries before history was recorded in books, it was being made on the lands of Meadow Farm by Algonquin and Siouan speaking peoples. Honor the history and culture of the ...