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The Island Farm
1140 US
Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
 Phone:
252.473.6500
Email:
islandfarm252@gmail.com
GPS:
Website:
The Island Farm
 Island Farm c.
1847- a living history museum interpreting daily life on
Roanoke Island in the mid-19th century. The
centerpiece of the site is the Etheridge Homeplace, built by
Adam Etheridge on land that had been farmed by his family since
1757. It is the oldest period restoration of a house on Roanoke
Island, and includes 19th century furnishings, some
original to the Etheridge family. Nearly a dozen reconstructed
outbuildings including a slave cabin, blacksmith shop, cookhouse
and reproduction 19th century windmill (currently
under restoration) help tell a more complete story of the
Etheridge Farm and Island community. Livestock such as
chickens, cattle and sheep bring this working farm to life.
Visitors to the farm will explore island life as it
was more than 150 years ago. Join interpreters dressed in
period attire as they carry out the daily activities of an
island farm in the 1850’s. Stroll along
the pasture fences and
visit with the farm animals, listen to the ringing of the
blacksmith’s hammer, help a farmer hoe his corn or carry water
to the garden. In the cookhouse, hear the
sizzle of salted ham
in the skillet or help the cook make corn cakes.
See laundry
being washed in a steaming iron pot over a hard wood
fire and
lend a hand if you like, or just relax under the shade of a tall
pecan tree and watch coastal history come to life before your
eyes.
 Hands-on activities and demonstrations may include:
woodworking, hearth cooking, ox-drawn wagon rides (daily),
children’s 19th century toys and games, farm and
garden tending, blacksmithing. Activities vary daily and by
season and are weather dependent. Call for details.
About the Facilities:
Historic structures
Visitor center
Restrooms
Free parking
Handicap
Accessibility:
Visitor Center is fully accessible; limited site accessibility
Nearest Major
Town/City:
Manteo, NC
For Visitor Information:
Island Farm
PO Box 970
Manteo, NC 27954
The Island Farm
islandfarm252@gmail.com
252.473.6500
About the Programs
Major Program Areas:
Antebellum, Coastal,
Agriculture, African-American, Animal Husbandry, Domestic Skills
Education Resources:
School Tour Requirements:
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