Matthews Living History Farm Museum

Matthews Living History Farm Museum is a 21-acre working farm, circa 1900, dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the upper New River Valley. Its mission is to showcase artifacts, tools, methods, and skills from that era, focusing on the adaptations of early farm families. The museum offers an experiential approach through living history demonstrations, workshops, heritage day events, field trips, and environmental education. It aims to preserve dying arts such as blacksmithing, wood carving, food preservation, quilting, and more, while also incorporating the region's music and the stories of its founding families. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.