Ferry Farm History

Learn about the boyhood home of George Washington from the Kenmore Plantation and Gardens web site.

Pioneer Farmer

The Pioneer Farmer web site show cases the five farms of Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.

History of American Agriculture

This is chapter 2 of the History of American Agriculture, that deals with the colonial period. This site is maintained by John Chapman, of Virginia Tech.

A Colonial Family

Learn what it was like to live on a farm during colonial times from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village web site.

Little Salkeld Watermill History

Read about the history of this watermill that dates back to the 18th century and is still in operation as a cornmeal and flour maker, located in Scotland.

Plowing at Monticello

This web site examines plowing at Monticello and Thomas Jefferson's view on the subject.

Washington's Five Farms

From the Mount Vernon Web site, take a look at the five farms that Washington owned during his lifetime.

The Vegetable Garden

Discover how a vegetable garden was planted at Monticello during the 18th century.

Beer Brewing History of the United States

In this series of articles by Greg Smith, an award winning writer, you can learn about the history of Brewing beer in America. Each of these articles is informative and useful for anyone interested in beer and its history.

A Brief History of Tea

Examine this brief history of tea from the Mark t. Wendell Tea Company web site

Coffee at National Geographic.com

Take a tour of coffee history from the National Geographic Society Web site on the topic.