Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm, Jefferson

About Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm

Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm preserves two centuries of agricultural history on a working farm near Jefferson. Visitors explore nineteenth-century farm buildings constructed between 1899 and 1909, walking through the complex at their own pace to imagine the bustling activity of earlier eras. A smartphone app provides self-guided tours with professionally narrated stories, period music, and sound effects at each stop across the farm core and nearby structures. The farm's collections reflect the Shields and Ethridge families' resourcefulness, displaying items preserved over generations. Educational programs and curriculum-based tours serve groups and individuals seeking hands-on learning about northeast Georgia farming. Guided tours led by farm representatives are available by reservation. Self-guided exploration requires no reservation and operates during daylight hours throughout the season. The farm accommodates overnight RV stays through the Harvest Hosts program, offering level, shaded sites alongside the historic buildings on Ethridge Road in Jefferson.