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History

Olmsted's Vision at Shelburne Farms

On the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's birth, we joined the National Association for Olmsted Parks to celebrate his enduring influence at Shelburne Farms.
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Ensuring our Campus' Future with Lightning Protection

Improved lightning protection, installed this summer and fall, will protect historic buildings essential to our educational campus.
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Revitalizing the Inn's Chimneys

A team of restoration masons has spent the season giving the Inn's eleven chimney's some needed TLC. The pandemic made it possible.
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Shelburne Farms awarded $500,000 Save America’s Treasures Grant

Exterior restoration of historic Breeding Barn at Shelburne Farms to be completed under new grant award.
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2021 Formal Garden Updates: August 25

Read about what is blooming in the Formal Gardens with details from Horticulturist Paul Wieczoreck and Garden Manager Birgit Deeds.
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Climate Action

Student Q+A: What's Happening in the Solar Orchard?

Students explored renewable energy on the Farm and beyond. Find out what they asked (and learned) during their field trip.
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History

Bernie Severance: a lifetime dedication to the Breeding Barn

Shelburne Farms remembers Bernie Severance, and celebrates the amazing legacy he left behind: a beautiful scaled replica of the enormous Breeding Barn.
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What on the Farm? Wooden Drum Sculptures

Along our walking trails, you might be surprised or puzzled by a lineup of wooden poles topped by sculpted heads both human and animal. Here's their story.
A weathered wooden trail signpost against a blue sky and green fields
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Happy Trails

Our trails have offered solace and peace to many. Enjoy this virtual "walk" along some of our favorite spots and vistas, including the Formal Gardens.