Step back in time and experience life on a small farm in northern Virginia. Living history programs and demonstrations offer a glimpse of what life was like for a poor farm family, just before the Revolutionary War.
Living History
Claude Moore Farm offers a unique opportunity to experience what life on a farm was like before the American Revolutionary War. The Farm is managed and operated by the Friends of Claude Moore Colonial Farm, through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service. Programs and hands-on demonstrations highlight an important part of our nation's history. more...
Write to
Claude Moore Colonial Farm 6310 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101
Phone
Visitor Information at Claude Moore (703) 442-7557
Parkway Headquarters (703) 289-2500
Climate
The weather in the Washington DC area varies with the season. Summers can be very hot with temperatures in the 90's or higher, often with high humidity. Temperatures during the spring and fall are often cooler, with less humidity. Winter temperatures can vary from mild to very cold.
Did You Know?
An owl's eyes are fixed in place because their large size provides no room for muscle. To compensate for this, it can turn its head in almost any direction and angle, including the ability to rotate its head nearly 280 degrees. By comparison, people can only turn their heads a mere 90 degrees!