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Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm, Jefferson, GA
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Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm

An outdoor agricultural museum in northeast Georgia with historic farm buildings still in their original locations.

Jefferson, GA

About Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm

The Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm in Jefferson, Georgia, is an outdoor agricultural museum that serves as an educational and interpretive site. Its collection of historic buildings stays in its original location and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can explore the grounds on their own with a free smartphone tour, and the farm also offers guided tours, educational programs, and overnight RV stays through the Harvest Hosts program.

  • #agricultural museum
  • #outdoor museum
  • #historic buildings
  • #National Register of Historic Places
  • #self-guided tour

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