THE RURAL HERITAGE FARM HOSTED A
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP,
SPONSORED BY ART ON THE SQUARE IN WAXAHACHIE,
FEATURING RENOWNED PLEIN AIR ARTIST ROGER DALE BROWN.
TO BE CONFIRMED LATER,
BASED ON CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
Sunday, September 27, 2020, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
“Farm Heritage Day”
Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm - a Quick Look
Mission
To preserve and to promote public awareness and appreciation of the natural and farming heritage of rural Ellis County, Texas.
Location and Association
The Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Inc is being developed in association with the Ellis County Museum, Inc. in Waxahachie, TX. The 145-acre farm (the Aday Farm) is a remnant of the original 460-acre Marvin W. & Mattie F. Aday Family Farm. It is physically located 2 miles west of Waxahachie just off FM 66 at 130 Cunningham Meadows Road.
Directions: Go approximately 2 miles west of Waxahachie on FM 66 and turn left/south at the flashing yellow light on to Cunningham Meadows Road. The farm is immediately to the right on the west side of Cunningham Meadows Road, on a hill.
Farm Photos
Go to the Gallery Page to see photos of the farm as it is today, along with some historical photos associated with the farm.
Establishment
The farm, a 501 (c) (3) organization, has been officially designated as a Texas nonprofit corporation and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.
Further Information
Plans for the farm, its purpose and goals can be found on this website. Additionally there is information as to how individuals, corporations, donors, and other interested parties can become a part of this exciting addition to the historical preservation of Ellis County's rural heritage.
Next Steps...
Please browse our website to gain further information concerning the plans and upcoming events for the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Inc. If you have questions or need information not provided on this website please press the "Contact Us" button on the right to send us your questions via email.