Discover NC! Mecklenburg County

Historic Rural Hill Farm - Center of Scottish Heritage

Huntersville, NC (http://www.ruralhillfarm.org/)

Visit the plantation of Major John and Violet Davidson. John Davidson was one of the original signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and served in the American Revolution. The home was originally a two room log cabin. The final home which can be seen today has some of the original hand hewn beams from the plantation's kitchen house. Some of the original support buildings can still be seen.

Historic Rural Hill Farm offers several different tours from which to choose. “School Days” demonstrates what school life was like in the 1890s. Students will be able to compare the differences between yesterday's education to that of today. The “Down on the Farm” tour demonstrates life on the farm during the 1940s and 1950s. Students will learn about planting and harvesting of crops and see several different types of livestock. To learn what it was like to live during the time of the Revolutionary War, the “Pursuit of Liberty” tour tells of the roll of Rural Hill Farm in battles fought in the area. A two hour tour of the farm is also available and highlights the Davidson family and the “architectural progression of the houses the Davidsons built, the gardens, their military service, and the businesses which built this plantation and helped build the community.”

Rural Hill Farm is open Monday-Saturday 9am to 5pm to the public and offers a variety of activities. In addition to the guided tours, there are educational programs, walking trails, and even hayrides with a prior reservation. They also have special events throughout the year. Admission is $3.00 for students, $5.00 for adults, and free for children under 6. Picnics are allowed on the site. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 704-875-3113.