What the Heritage Farm is about Ellis County is in the heart of the Texas Blackland Prairie (named for its rich dark soil), which is a complex tallgrass prairie ecosystem. The soil was also ideally suited to crop agriculture that...
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Historical Aspects
In 2013, the Texas Historical Commission designated the 1913 McKinney - Aday Farm House a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Texas Historical Marker (larger image) Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Dedication Program History of the McKinney - Aday Farm House Restoration Below...
Farm Heritage Day
Farm Heritage Day is the Farm’s headline event each year. It is held on the Sunday afternoon following the last Saturday in September. At that time, the Farm is opened to the public for an afternoon of celebrating the living...
Prairie Wildlife & Wildflower Adventure
This event is held the afternoon of the last Sunday of April. It started in 2018 as “Wildflower & Nature Walk”. The Farm co-hosts this event with the Indian Trail Chapter of the Master Naturalists, Ellis County Museum, Inc. and...
News
Restoration of Farm’s Chicken House
Historical Preservationist Contractor Jeff Smith has begun work on restoring the original chicken house at...
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Grant for Prairie Restoration
The Farm received a $500 grant from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to purchase...
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Conservation Easement
With the help of property attorney Kathryn Tancig and the Texas Land Conservancy the board...
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Native Prairies Association of Texas Visit
Representatives of the Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) toured the Farm to discuss projects...
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Virtual Farm Heritage Day
Because of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, we were unable to hold our...
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No Events in 2021
Hopefully, the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm will be able to resume our traditional events...
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