School Programs
The Heritage Farm Museum is pleased to offer classes, programs, and guided
tours. Our exhibits support the Virginia Standards of Learning and can
accommodate studies in science, technology, history and social sciences.
Programs last approximately one hour. Chaperones required and minimum
fees apply. Call 571-258-3800 to schedule, registration required.
INSTRUCTOR GUIDED PLAYTIME
(Pre-K) Develop important social, motor, and cognitive skills though a farm-
based play and story time. Designed for early learners. Can be added to other
programs. $3.50/Student
Grandma’s Kitchen
(Grades pre-K to 3) Walk into grandma’s kitchen and explore life on the farm
100 years ago. $5.00/Student
FARMIN' FEVER
(Grades pre-K-3) Be a “Farmer for a Day” as you learn farm chores and visit
the Waxpool General Store. $3.50/Student
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
(Grades pre-K-3) Learn about volume, weight and relative measures in this
interactive class for early learners. $3.50/Student
VOTE!
(Grades pre-K-3) The Waxpool General Store was a polling place 100 years
ago. Visit the store to practice the basics of voting and good citizenship.
$3.50/Student
HERD IT ON THE FARM
(Grades pre-K – 2) Live-animal program teaches the basics of domestic
animal care and the importance of livestock. Add an instructor guided
playtime to enhance your visit. Seasonal. $5.00/Student
APPLES, APPLES, EVERYWHERE
(Grades pre-K-2) Explore the wonders of the apple through songs, games,
and hands-on activities. Press apples into cider and visit our historic barn.
Seasonal. $5.00/Student
MEET THE FARMER
(Grades 1-3) Meet farmers past and present. Learn about Loudoun's
agricultural products and Northern Virginia’s agricultural history.
$3.50/Student
TIME FOR CHANGE
(Grades 1-3) Travel back to 1909 and visit the Waxpool General Store. Shop
for groceries using Mr. Munday’s original price lists. Apply your knowledge of
money in a real-life challenge in our gift shop. Includes take-home treat.
$5.00/Student
PLANT IT!
(Grades 1-4) Be a scientist for a day in this unique interactive program all
about plants. Explore, observe, and experiment in our gallery. Extend your
class with take-home projects we provide. $5.00/Student
SIMPLE MACHINES
(Grades 3-5) Tour our gallery to discover applications of simple machines on
the farm and apply your knowledge to a hands-on engineering project. Perfect
review or introduction for simple machines classroom study.
$3.50/Student
HISTORY HOUNDS: BACK TO WAXPOOL
(Grades 4-5) Travel back in time to Waxpool, VA in 1909 and “meet” the
residents. Assume an identity and learn what your life would have been like
100 years ago! $3.50/Student
FARMERS AS SCIENTISTS
(Grades 6-9) Farmers apply scientific knowledge to agriculture to improve
production. Explore 250 years of agriculture in Virginia and learn about
scientific discoveries that impact our lives today. $5.00/Student
HANDS ON HISTORY
(Grades 4-6) Learn the fundamentals of archaeology, history, and museum
practice. Includes behind-the-scenes tour and work with real objects from our
collection. Can be adapted for home school programs or scout groups.
$3.50/Student.
Located on the grounds of Claude Moore Park 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, Va. 20164 Phone (571) 258-3800
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