This Old Farmhouse is located on Scenic Highway 27 in Heard County, Georgia. It was built around the 1900's and contains relics and artifacts common to the area.
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Located on its' grounds are outbuildings of various sizes, designs, and purpose. Each building tells the story of early farm life in Georgia's history. Its picturesque grounds include huge sprawling hardwoods, blooming trees and flowers make this a must see destination for relaxation. It is also an educational experience for those interested in history, farming and conservation. It is a model for prudent land stewardship and can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Mission: Our mission at This Old Farmhouse Georgia is to teach youth about self-sufficient living and the fascinating history of rural farming practices during the 1920s.
Operating as usual
A Cicada's Story
Millions of cicadas emerge in a single night after spending 17 years living underground. Overnight, they will shed their outward shell in 60 minutes or less. As they emerge the cicadas will unfold their wings for the first time in their entire lifespan. We witnessed this magical sight on a summer night, and wanted to share this unique insects transformation. 😃
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On October 11, 2019, the JSC/NSDAR donated and planted three Perpetua Blueberry bushes at This Old Farmhouse GA. To date, this group of ladies have supplied and planted every tree in the orchard!! In time, we will have peaches, apples and blueberries for visitors to enjoy!!
On October 11, 2019, the JSC/NSDAR donated and planted three Perpetua Blueberry bushes at This Old Farmhouse GA. To date, this group of ladies have supplied and planted every tree in the orchard!! In time, we will have peaches, apples and blueberries for visitors to enjoy!!
West Georgia Farmer's Cooperative (WGFC) hosted farmer delegates from the US Virgin Islands for their two-week tour of Georgia. The delegates visited member farms of the cooperative. The farewell dinner was held at This Old Farmhouse GA. Delegates received a museum tour. They enjoyed Caribbean music, and a catered Caribbean dinner, supplied by WGFC.
Each member of the delegation shared some of the farming knowledge they had learned and the experiences they gained during their visit.
It was an evening filled with fellowship and solidarity.
West Georgia Farmer's Cooperative (WGFC) hosted farmer delegates from the US Virgin Islands for their two-week tour of Georgia. The delegates visited member farms of the cooperative. The farewell dinner was held at This Old Farmhouse GA. Delegates received a museum tour. They enjoyed Caribbean music, and a catered Caribbean dinner, supplied by WGFC.
Each member of the delegation shared some of the farming knowledge they had learned and the experiences they gained during their visit.
It was an evening filled with fellowship and solidarity.
Members of the James Stewart Chapter of the NSDAR donated and planted two apple trees in the farmhouse orchard, for visitors to enjoy. Looking forward to fresh apples, peaches, and peach ice cream!
Thank you for your continuous support!
Members of the James Stewart Chapter of the NSDAR donated and planted two apple trees in the farmhouse orchard, for visitors to enjoy. Looking forward to fresh apples, peaches, and peach ice cream!
Thank you for your continuous support!
Dr, Veronica Womack, founder of the Black Farmers Network, heard about our story and requested an interview. Candace Dantes,(a.k.a Cowgirl Candace) a southern storyteller, blogger and feature writer for Black Farmers Network conducted the phone interview and on March 30th, she and professional photographer, Trarell Torrence, conducted a site visit and photo shoot. The article appeared on the Black Farmers Network and Southern Styles and Steeds sites under the title "All-Female Farming Family Unearths 1920's Tourism,Textile Goldmine". This was one of the most exciting events of This Old Farmhouse GA Inc. this season! Admittedly, it's often all work and little playtime for our team when we all get together. Not this time around. They were able to capture our farmhouse story through words and amazing pictures. The article was informative, very well-written and a joy to read. Thank you for sharing our story.
You all made our day!!
Dr, Veronica Womack, founder of the Black Farmers Network, heard about our story and requested an interview. Candace Dantes,(a.k.a Cowgirl Candace) a southern storyteller, blogger and feature writer for Black Farmers Network conducted the phone interview and on March 30th, she and professional photographer, Trarell Torrence, conducted a site visit and photo shoot. The article appeared on the Black Farmers Network and Southern Styles and Steeds sites under the title "All-Female Farming Family Unearths 1920's Tourism,Textile Goldmine". This was one of the most exciting events of This Old Farmhouse GA Inc. this season! Admittedly, it's often all work and little playtime for our team when we all get together. Not this time around. They were able to capture our farmhouse story through words and amazing pictures. The article was informative, very well-written and a joy to read. Thank you for sharing our story.
You all made our day!!
Troup County Housing Authority garden
This Old Farmhouse GA Museum staff assisted members of the West GA Farmer's Cooperative with their annual Spring garden projects. Co-op members, we thank you for your guidance, encouragement, and support!
This Old Farmhouse GA staff and friends of the museum interview legacy families of Heard County. Thank you so much for the courtesy, knowledge, insight and time you have extended to us!
Looking forward to our next visit!
This Old Farmhouse GA staff and friends of the museum interview legacy families of Heard County. Thank you so much for the courtesy, knowledge, insight and time you have extended to us!
Looking forward to our next visit!
On Saturday, December 8th 2018, the James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR performed the ceremony dedicating the first peach tree in honor of their newly elected,Georgia State Regent, Melodye G. Brown. The peach has significance to the organization and is their official symbol. Melodye will serve a two year term.
On Saturday, December 8th 2018, the James Stewart Chapter, NSDAR performed the ceremony dedicating the first peach tree in honor of their newly elected,Georgia State Regent, Melodye G. Brown. The peach has significance to the organization and is their official symbol. Melodye will serve a two year term.
We are so excited to get the first fruit trees for the orchard!!! The members of the James Stewart Chapter of the NSDAR donated and planted three peach trees!! Although we are thankful year round, it is very special to receive these trees during this holiday season. Thank you so much!! Happy Holidays to each of you!!! .
We are so excited to get the first fruit trees for the orchard!!! The members of the James Stewart Chapter of the NSDAR donated and planted three peach trees!! Although we are thankful year round, it is very special to receive these trees during this holiday season. Thank you so much!! Happy Holidays to each of you!!! .
Each year we attend the West Georgia Farmers Cooperative Annual Dinner. The food comes from local farmers with some being donated by members. The meal is prepared by a local chef. It is a delicious farm-to-table dinner. While dining, there are inspiring speakers and musical selections. The event is open to the public.
Each year we attend the West Georgia Farmers Cooperative Annual Dinner. The food comes from local farmers with some being donated by members. The meal is prepared by a local chef. It is a delicious farm-to-table dinner. While dining, there are inspiring speakers and musical selections. The event is open to the public.
This year, the members of the James Stewart Chapter of the NSDAR, chose to devote their annual Day of Service at This Old Farmhouse GA. They donated the name plates, assembled them and placed each by the actual tree. Thank you so very much!!
This year, the members of the James Stewart Chapter of the NSDAR, chose to devote their annual Day of Service at This Old Farmhouse GA. They donated the name plates, assembled them and placed each by the actual tree. Thank you so very much!!
West Georgia Farmers Cooperative tours This Old Farmhouse GA
West Georgia Farmers Cooperative tours This Old Farmhouse GA
Preparing for orchard and securing ruins
Preparing for orchard and securing ruins
The Heard County Historical Society visited the farmhouse on April 19th. They currently operate two historical attractions, The Historic Jail and Gulf Oil museums. Both of them are located in the heart of Franklin, GA.
They toured the farmhouse and the grounds. At the conclusion of the guided tour, most completed the evaluation form which instructed them to rate key aspects of the tour. We are grateful for their suggestions and comments.
We really enjoyed their visit and look forward to their next visit with us!
The Heard County Historical Society visited the farmhouse on April 19th. They currently operate two historical attractions, The Historic Jail and Gulf Oil museums. Both of them are located in the heart of Franklin, GA.
They toured the farmhouse and the grounds. At the conclusion of the guided tour, most completed the evaluation form which instructed them to rate key aspects of the tour. We are grateful for their suggestions and comments.
We really enjoyed their visit and look forward to their next visit with us!
Farmhouse Garden
Farmhouse Garden
removing outer walls
We had the opportunity to acquire some reclaimed lumber, which we so badly needed to repair our old ruins on the farmhouse property. The loggers clearing the property were instructed to bulldozer all the buildings into a pile after they completed the removal of the timber. We asked if we could have the lumber from the barn. He was very pleased at what we planned to do with the lumber and he put us in touch with the owner. The owner enthusiastically informed us to take whatever we needed and warmly instructed us not interfere with the work of his loggers, We had 1 day and no experience in tearing down a barn, We informed The West GA Farmers Cooperative of the date we would be embarking on this endeavor and they put out the call for help to the other members. Because of their efforts we were able to acquire enough lumber to repair most of ruins. Thanks so much!!!
Ann McCleary and Julia Brock of the UWG Center For Public History visited This Old Farmhouse,GA. Ann and Julia gave us tons of information about the historical relevance of the outbuildings surrounding the main house, and Ann advised us on ways to continue to take the main house back to its early 20th century aesthetic. We look forward to working with them as part of the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail! (photos taken May 13th, 2016)
Ann McCleary and Julia Brock of the UWG Center For Public History visited This Old Farmhouse,GA. Ann and Julia gave us tons of information about the historical relevance of the outbuildings surrounding the main house, and Ann advised us on ways to continue to take the main house back to its early 20th century aesthetic. We look forward to working with them as part of the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail! (photos taken May 13th, 2016)
Life at the Farmhouse!
We welcome our holiday visitors and friends to join us in celebrating a traditional farmhouse Christmas. Come schedule your group for a Farmhouse Christmas tour before October!
We welcome our holiday visitors and friends to join us in celebrating a traditional farmhouse Christmas. Come schedule your group for a Farmhouse Christmas tour before October!
This Old Farmhouse GA, director, Bettina Vernon, received an award from The Daughters of the American Revolution in recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Environmental Awareness. It is a national award for the preservation of the Natural Resources of Our Country, Its Soils, Minerals, Forests, Waters and Wildlife. Thanks to everyone who approved our nomination and those who wrote letters of recommendation on our behalf. The award was presented on March 18, 2017.
Several members from the James Stewart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution committee made a site visit to This Old Farmhouse GA in February.. Farmhouse inventory sparked remembrances of fond childhood memories of early farm life from days gone by! We had a blast!
This Old Farmhouse GA, director, Bettina Vernon, received an award from The Daughters of the American Revolution in recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Environmental Awareness. It is a national award for the preservation of the Natural Resources of Our Country, Its Soils, Minerals, Forests, Waters and Wildlife. Thanks to everyone who approved our nomination and those who wrote letters of recommendation on our behalf. The award was presented on March 18, 2017.
Several members from the James Stewart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution committee made a site visit to This Old Farmhouse GA in February.. Farmhouse inventory sparked remembrances of fond childhood memories of early farm life from days gone by! We had a blast!
Farmhouse 2017 Winter
Farmhouse 2017 Winter
Farmhouse Site Visit from DAR's Conservation Committee members Mary Lane, Carla Brown and Pamela Lyle.
Had an awesome time hosting the West GA Farmer's Co-op meeting in July!
Had an awesome time hosting the West GA Farmer's Co-op meeting in July!
Had a fantastic time attending the Bugg's Family Farm Tour!
Had a fantastic time attending the Bugg's Family Farm Tour!
Life at the Farmhouse!
We decided to purchase spools to decorate our meeting/ food sampling room. Now we are on the lookout for chairs.
We decided to purchase spools to decorate our meeting/ food sampling room. Now we are on the lookout for chairs.
This Old Farmhouse Ga was acknowledged at the ATLiance Appreciation Dinner!
This Old Farmhouse Ga was acknowledged at the ATLiance Appreciation Dinner!
This Old Farmhouse Auburn Ag Farm Festival
Herbert "Grandpa" Vernon, of Birmingham, Alabama, maintained and cultivated a garden most of his life. Each year during the holidays, he doled out "care packages" of frozen vegetables from the garden. Each of his five children's families received enough vegetables, jams, and preserves to significantly reduce their grocery budgets. The gift was a lifesaver for young struggling families just beginning their careers. The packages were prepared with Patience, pride, and love. Herbert continued this tradition until his death.
Our garden, proudly named "Herbert's Garden" and its contents were inspired by Herbert's love of family. We maintain the same level of patience, pride, and love in producing our vegetables that Herbert had in preparing each of his care packages. Our garden contains both hybrid and heirloom vegetables. We do not use chemical fertilizers or chemical pesticides in our garden.
Herbert "Grandpa" Vernon, of Birmingham, Alabama, maintained and cultivated a garden most of his life. Each year during the holidays, he doled out "care packages" of frozen vegetables from the garden. Each of his five children's families received enough vegetables, jams, and preserves to significantly reduce their grocery budgets. The gift was a lifesaver for young struggling families just beginning their careers. The packages were prepared with Patience, pride, and love. Herbert continued this tradition until his death.
Our garden, proudly named "Herbert's Garden" and its contents were inspired by Herbert's love of family. We maintain the same level of patience, pride, and love in producing our vegetables that Herbert had in preparing each of his care packages. Our garden contains both hybrid and heirloom vegetables. We do not use chemical fertilizers or chemical pesticides in our garden.
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Come and join us for the our first public Barbeque and Picnic fundraiser on September 27, 2015. The event begins at 10:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm. Hope to see you there!
Come and join us for the our first public Barbeque and Picnic fundraiser on September 27, 2015. The event begins at 10:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm. Hope to see you there!
17205 Highway 27
Franklin, GA
30217
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