Welcome to the Accokeek Foundation
The Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park, a national park located in Accokeek, Maryland, on the shore of the Potomac River directly across from Mount Vernon. Our land serves as an outdoor classroom for our educational programs, research, agricultural and conservation projects. The park is open to the public year 'round.
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Buy your Leadership Salute Tickets Online
Join us as we honor the outstanding contributions to environmental preservation, historic preservation, and stewardship of land and history made by Glenn Eugster, Willem Polak, and Nancy Wagner. Buy your tickets online...Colonial Cooking Class
This hands-on, open-hearth cooking workshop focuses on "receipts" from the 18th century. With the help of our historic interpreter, Ellyn Mary Farrar, learn fire-keeping, the use of 18th century culinary equipment, and creation... -
The Trouble with Turf
Our love affair with lawns has a long and interesting history. Learn how this centuries-old idea has taken over formerly forested and prairied landscapes. Discover the science of soils and the diversity of ways to lose...Nature Nuts
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure...
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