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Frontier Culture Museum

1290 Richmond Road, Staunton, VA 24402
540-332-7850
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Staunton
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Hiking
Owner description: Four working farms, inhabited by interpreters dressed in period costumes, who try to accurately depict what life was like on the farm during the...... more » Owner description: Four working farms, inhabited by interpreters dressed in period costumes, who try to accurately depict what life was like on the farm during the period that they are demonstrating (17th, 18th, and 19th centuries). The farms represent the German, Scotch-Irish, English and American settlers. « less
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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Very well laid out and very informative. Lots of diversity. More

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Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Original farms and buildings, deconstructed and relocated reflect the culture of the various ethnicities (English, German, Irish) that populated this part of the frontier. Covers 17th century thru mid-19th century. More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Living in Charlottesville, we do not often get over the mountains but I want to highlight our recent trip to the Fronier Culture Museum in Staunton. Younger kids will be enthralled by the many animals (ducks, chickens, sheep, cows) wandering this charming and authentic trip into America's past. Adults (and teens I hope) should find every aspect of th's :kiving"... More

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Williamsburg VA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

great for families and history buffs but I would recommend it for everyone- it is amazing to see how different life has changed! More

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Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

The concept of the museum is unique. You can see homes from immigrants native countries, then see homes that represent early farming in the United States. More

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Springfield, VA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

I felt like home on the German farm :) They really managed to re-built it exactly like it was. I can only speak for the German farm but surely the African, English, Irish and American farms are just as authentic. I also liked the comparison between the old and the new American farm which displays the influences from other countries.... More

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Staunton, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Great Oktoberfest. Very authentic. Accommodating to visitors with physical limitations. Child friendly experience with staff encouraging hands on exploration. More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Frontier Culture Museum is a wonderful outing for families. We have a 7 year old and a 2 year old. My oldest loves the historical side of the museum and my youngest loves getting to run around on the trail between homeplaces. The museum is set up into different historical sites such as an African village, an Irish Blacksmith shop,... More

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mint spring
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

A great day trip and a great family experience! The people are dressed for the era and there is working farms with livestock and gardens. The events schedule is always worth watching More

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Staunton, Virginia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Great care is taken at this facility to give a real period experience, in real homes from different lands, with animals common to the existence of the times, etc. Very pastoral, educational, relaxing, and fun for all. Locals who bring visitors (and show ID) get in free! More

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