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Tarkil Branch Farm's Homestead Museum

Take a trip back in time to this working farm and museum. Comprised of 32 exhibits and over 850 items, students studying North Carolina history will see what it was like living on a farm in the nineteenth century.

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  • North Carolina Museum of History Get a sneak preview of the Museum before you visit! You can search for artifacts, preview the exhibitions, and read about important events in North Carolina history. The Museum offers teachers a variety of resources--many are online! Find lesson plans, information on history in a box kits, professional development workshops, and more!
  • North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Ag's Cool! Ever wonder why apples aren't grown near the ocean? Want to know how much tobacco is really grown in North Carolina? Want to know when North Carolina blueberries are in season? Interested in finding out how farming has changed over the years? All these questions and more are answered within AG's COOL with information, games, and teacher tips.
  • History Wired: A Few of Our Favorite Things Take a virtual tour of selected objects from the vast collections of the National Museum of American History. Choose from hundreds of museum artifacts, most of which are not currently on exhibit.

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  • Historic Oak View County Park: This nineteenth century farmstead has been made into a county park and is devoted to interpreting the area's agricultural and rural heritage for the citizens of Wake County.
  • The John Blue House and Cotton Gin: John Blue was an inventor and manufacturer of farm implements who lived in Scotland County in the late 1800s. His home and cotton gin as well as several restored cabins are available to tour.
  • 4-H Rural Life Center: A great place to experience rural life in Halifax County in the early 1900's.

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Designed as a place for students to come and learn about life in the nineteenth century, Tarkil Branch Farm’s Homestead Museum offers a guided tour of its museum buildings, a farm tour on a tractor pulled wagon, and a hands on project. In addition to learning about the past, students will learn about farming today. Tarkil Branch Farm grows soybeans, muscadine grapes, blueberries, and corn.

“The museum comprises 11 buildings, including a wonderfully preserved ‘Dogtrot’ style farmhouse from the 1830s, a tobacco barn, a corncrib, a smokehouse, a country store and a chicken house which now serves as an exhibit hall. There are 32 exhibits featuring more than 850 items which include sack dresses, antique quilts, kitchen tools, and antique furniture.”

The special group rates for students (must be at least 12 students) is $6.00 per student. This includes a guided tour of all museum buildings, a farm tour on a tractor pulled wagon, and a hands on project. One teacher, aide, or parent is admitted free for each 15 students. Teachers should allow at least three hours for a visit. The Tarkil Branch Farm’s Homestead Museum is located at 1198 Fountaintown Road in Beulaville. To make a reservation, call (910) 298-3804.