6310 Georgetown Pike •  McLean, VA 22101 •  703-442-7557

A visit to the Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a visit to another world ...the world of an 18th Century family living on a small,
low-income farm just prior to the Revolutionary War.

The year is 1771 ... won't you come and visit?


The GateHouse Shop
Open Wednesday - Sunday
10 am to 5 pm


Farm Publications
ABIGAIL, Before the Revolution
by Diane Leatherman

(purchase online, more information)


Farm Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1771

The Drinker's Dictionary


 

Museum Reproductions, Jewelry, Market Fair Merchandise,
Books, Games, Toys, Garden Tools & Accessories,
Farm Posters, T-Shirts, Local Fruit Preserves & Butters, Honey,
Estate Items & Used Books, Educational Items, and more.


The Shop at a Glance:

Shop Interior

 

Jewelry

 

Soaps & Fragrances

 

Tableware

Fruit Preserves & Honey

 

Gifts for Men

 

Ornaments

 

Estate Items

 

Estate Items

 



Educational Items

 In response to parent and teacher requests for educational materials suitable for use in the classroom, for Colonial Day, or at home to enrich your visit to the Farm, our volunteers have crafted packages of unusual and engaging items. These materials are for sale at the Gatehouse in limited numbers. Please call in advance if you need specific quantities





Money Bag:
A unique selection of reproduction coins, currency, and financial documents used in colonial Virginia and Maryland.  $6.50
Writing Kit:
18th century school supplies, including a slate and slate pencil, a ruler, cedar pencil, quill, a writing sample, and instructions.  $6.50
 Cup and Ball:
The toy sensation of the 18th century.  $4.50

Fan Painting Kit:
A paper fan, water colors, and brush.   $2.50
Herb Kit:
Everything you need to plant six popular 18th century herbs.   $2.50

Potpourri Bags:
Lavender and Rosebud potpourri.   $1.25 to $4.50

 

 

Treenware:
Doll house sized wooden kitchen utensils.  $.35 to $1.85