Edgeworth
Sheepdog Demonstrations
10:30 & 12:00
Farm Closes at 1pm
10:30 & 12:00
Farm Closes at 1pm
In colonial times, Edgeworth Farm was the residence of the Rev. James Maury, who operated an Anglican classical school there. The school’s alumni included Thomas Jefferson and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence, as well as James Madison.
In colonial times, Edgeworth Farm was the residence of the Rev. James Maury, who operated an Anglican classical school there. The school’s alumni included Thomas Jefferson and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence, as well as James Madison.
William Fitzhugh Gordon purchased the farm in 1825. Gordon fought in the War of 1812, rising to the rank of major-general in the Virginia Militia. He later served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in Congress. The residence was rebuilt after a fire occurred in 1835.
William Fitzhugh Gordon purchased the farm in 1825. Gordon fought in the War of 1812, rising to the rank of major-general in the Virginia Militia. He later served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in Congress. The residence was rebuilt after a fire occurred in 1835.
Today, owners Tom and Florence Wilson raise sheep and Angus beef cattle on this 1200-acre farm. A native of Scotland, Mr. Wilson
conducts sheepdog trials twice each year at Edgeworth.
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Mr. Wilson will give a sheepdog demonstration during the Farm Tour.