Hours and Directions
Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm standard operating hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday from April through October.
Entry is permitted only with a reservation.
Reservations are not required for self guided tours.
Guided Tours
Guided Tours for Large Groups The Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm is open to the public and guided tours are available by appointment only. We welcome groups of all sizes from schools, churches and civic organizations. To schedule a group tour, please contact Susan Chaisson using one of the following methods. Request a reservation for a tour…
Self-Guided Tours
The Shields-Ethridge Farm Self Guided Walking Tour is a combination of an interactive Smart Phone App, informative signage, and printed map and brochure designed to direct visitors to the remarkable farm buildings of Shield-Ethridge Farm. The tour provides background information and historical insight into the family, the farm, the it’s agricultural heritage. You can explore…
Helpful Information
Length of Tour Guided tours of the Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm grounds last approximately 2 hours and include by periods of movement and periods of standing. Self Guided Walking Tours may proceed at your own pace and convenience. Please limit your visit to daylight hours during the months of April through October. Accessibility Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm…
Mobile App Tour
Spend an afternoon exploring the Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm. Enjoy this interactive tour experience that shares some of the rich farming history of Northeast Georgia. Choose your own route or follow our recommended tour route that leads you through the farm core and to nearby farm buildings. Just tap each stop to hear professionally narrated stories…
Special Events
FRIENDS OF THE FARM FUNDRAISER JOIN IN OUR FUNDRAISER: ORDER A BOSTON BUTT PICK UP ON May 27, 2022 What better way to support Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm Fundraiser by ordering a Boston Butt or two or three. Click here to purchase tickets online! Mule Day As an annual tradition, Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm will celebrate its…
Photography Policy
Photography at SEHF Photographs and videos are a wonderful way to remember your visit to Shields-Ethridge Farm. We allow visitors to take casual photographs and videos of their visit for their own personal use. But, if you are coming to the farm for the purpose of taking posed photos or photos of the buildings and…
Online Audio Tour
Hear the story of Shields-Ethridge Farm as you take an online audio tour through the farm.