TEMPORARY EXHIBITS 2008:
Model Tractors and Farm Equipment:
Objects from the Philip and Wanda Marshall Collection
Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Sunday, January 20, 2008
The collection encompasses over 50 model and toy tractors, combines,
plows and other farm implements. These are toys and replicas modeled
on actual farm equipment from top manufacturers such as John Deere,
Allis Chalmers, International Harvester, Case and Ford. Over 30 of
the models will be on display.
Mr. Marshall began collecting the models in 1975 when Mrs. Marshall
gave her husband a toy tractor for Christmas. In the decades that
followed, one piece grew into a collection. He bought some of the
toy tractors because they were models of tractors he had driven; others
were models of tractors his neighbors had owned. As his collection
grew, he purchased other toys which filled out the chronological progression
of the manufacturers' equipment lines.
Mr. Marshall donated his collection to the Heritage Farm Museum in
2006, where it now forms the core of the Museum's collection of farm
and agricultural toys.
Genuine Risk: The Lady is a Champ
Through Spring 2008
1980 Kentucky Derby winner Genuine Risk was only the second filly
to win the famous race. She remains the only filly ever to compete
in all three Triple Crown races. Raced by local owners Bert and Diana
Firestone, Genuine Risk quickly became America's sweetheart. Visit
the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum this fall to learn about Genuine.
Also visit the Tic Tac Room where your young rider can ride the 1980
Kentucky Derby on our realistic play horses. Groom your horse or braid
the tails in the comfort of the children's play area. Recommended
for children ages 5 - 10.
Temporary Satellite Exhibit
Thomas Balch Library
October 2008
Kitchens: Family Life on the Farm Preview
UPCOMING 2009:
Kitchens: Family Life on the Farm
An interactive exhibit on farm kitchens in the decade before WWI.
Features appliances and furnishings used in kitchens before the electrification
of farm homes. The Museum is actively collecting historic local cook
books and recipes, kitchen ware, furnishings and family histories
for this planned exhibit.
