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1700s Ganatastwi

The Ganatastwi Exhibit at the Frontier Culture Museum represents how a small group of native Americans might have been living west of the Blue Ridge … [Continue Reading]
Early American Schoolhouse

Background The Early American Schoolhouse is a reconstruction of the Shuler School, seen in this photograph at its original location near the hamlet … [Continue Reading]
1850s American Farm

Background By the 1850s, the Valley of Virginia was integrated into an expanding national market for agricultural and manufactured products. An … [Continue Reading]
1820s American Farm

By the 1820s, the diverse peoples who settled the Valley of Virginia had lived together for several generations. Shaped by the common experiences of … [Continue Reading]
1740s American Farm

Settlement of America's Appalachian river valleys began in the late 1720s. The colony of Virginia enacted land policies to attract settlers to create … [Continue Reading]
1700s German Farm

Germans were the largest group of non-English speaking Europeans to settle in colonial America. Between 1683 and 1776, roughly 120,000 German-speaking … [Continue Reading]
1700s Irish Farm

The migration of Irish Protestants from Ulster, Ireland's northernmost province, to the American colonies began by 1718. By the American Revolution, … [Continue Reading]
1700s Irish Forge

Blacksmiths make and repair tools and implements from iron and steel. The fact that blacksmiths were among the most numerous craftsmen in a community … [Continue Reading]
1600s English Farm

English colonization of North America began with the founding of Jamestown in 1607. Over the next century other English colonies were established … [Continue Reading]
1700s West African Farm

During the 1600s and 1700s, nearly 250,000 Africans were brought to colonial America to serve as enslaved agricultural workers, domestic servants, and … [Continue Reading]

Q: Where other than Bavaria can you visit an actual German farm during Oktoberfest? A: Only at the Frontier Culture Museum! Join us for our annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, October 8th at the Frontier Culture Museum! Gates open at 11:00 am and close at 6:30 pm. We’ll have traditional food, dancing, good German beer, original music, and plenty of fun for all ages. Tickets On Sale Now Click Here For Discounted Tickets Ticket Prices: - Adults: $10 advance ($15 at the gate) - Children (6-12): $5 advance ($10 at the gate) - Children (under 6): Free - Annual Pass Holders: Call the Welcome Center at … continue reading

1700s Ganatastwi

Early American Schoolhouse

1850s American Farm

1820s American Farm

1740s American Farm

1700s German Farm

1700s Irish Farm

1700s Irish Forge

1600s English Farm

1700s West African Farm

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