1870 Farm, Chapel Hill

About 1870 Farm

1870 Farm in Chapel Hill offers visitors hands-on experiences with farm life and animals. Children can gather eggs from the chicken coop, feed and interact with goats, pan for gemstones, fish for bass, and explore the gardens. The farm hosts Open Farm Days with Animal Village, where families can enjoy music and refreshments on Saturday evenings. Summer day camp runs Monday through Friday with activities including pickle making, llama walking, miniature frog collecting, animal training, and gemstone mining. Campers participate in barn games like steal the bacon and cornhole, and older children join an entrepreneur program creating products for the farm stand. The farm features climate-controlled indoor spaces for yoga and entrepreneurial work, dedicated animal pastures for hands-on care, a pony area, and an apothecary barn where campers create products. Overnight camp sessions are also available. The facility suits children ages five and up seeking outdoor education and animal interaction.