Research & Collections
The Shields and Ethridge families seldom threw things away; what could not be used was set aside… just in case.
Education
The Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm hosts many special events and educational opportunities, including a number of curriculum-based tours and hands-on educational programs.
Explore Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Spend an afternoon exploring the Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm with our custom smart phone app. Enjoy the interactive tour experience that shares some of the rich farming history of Northeast Georgia.
Self-guided
Choose your own route or follow our recommended tour route that leads you through the farm core and to nearby farm buildings.
Immerse Yourself
Just tap each stop to hear professionally narrated stories with period music and sound effects. Navigate the content through the detailed tour map.
Take Your Time
You can visit the farm at a time that is convenient for you (during regular operating hours) and spend as much time as you like at each building.
Remember Your Visit
Photographs and videos are a wonderful way to remember your visit to Shields-Ethridge Farm. View our photography policy for farm visitors or wedding photography.
Self-Guided Mobile App
Available for your Smart Phone
Farm Tour Brochure
Shields-Ethridge Farm Featured in Georgia Grown Magazine
We are excited to share that Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm is the subject of a feature story in the 13th edition of Georgia Grown, the annual magazine produced for the Georgia Grown Commodity Commission in partnership with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The piece, titled “Preserving the Past, Informing the Future,” offers a glimpse into how eight…
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Stay Overnight with Harvest Hosts
RV travelers can now experience Shields-Ethridge Farm firsthand—our historic grounds are open for overnight stays through the Harvest Hosts program. That means Harvest Hosts members can enjoy an overnight stay on our historic, two-century-old working farm in Jefferson, Georgia. If you’re traveling in your RV, you’ll find level, shaded sites right alongside 18 beautifully preserved 19th-century…
Helpful Information
Planning your visit to Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm? Before you arrive, we want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth and enjoyable visit. Whether you’re joining us for a guided tour or exploring the grounds at your own pace, this page has all the details to help you prepare. Take a moment…
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