LONG BRANCH
Historic House and Farm
A Clarke County Treasure
Welcome
to Long Branch
Long Branch Historic House and Farm is a 1811 historic house located on 400 acres in Boyce, Virginia, about one hour and a half from the Washington, D.C. area.
Our purpose is to preserve and utilize the assets of the Long Branch estate for the benefit of our local and regional communities. The historic house, horse retirement farm and scenic open spaces allow us to promote education and environmental preservation and to host community and private events. The house and grounds are open to the public, and our scenic Sheila Maqueen Gardens are the perfect location for weddings and private events. Please feel free to visit the house, enjoy a picnic on our beautiful grounds and hike or walk our pristine property at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Upcoming
Events
Sunday, February 8: 4-6pm
From Kings to Commoners: a History of Silver in America
William McLeod
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Join William McLeod on a journey of the history of silver, so valued over the ages and in early America as a signs of wealth within a household. From its early stages as works of art only obtainable by the very wealthiest, to craftsmen making artisan pieces for the well heeled, to more standardized manufacturing practices that made it commonplace in households, its design, use and display has changed over America's history. Using pieces at Long Branch and others as examples, he will provide hands on look of different qualities of silver, and their uses and standards.​​​
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Explore
Stroll our Grounds
Long Branch welcomes visitors! Our beautiful grounds are open daily free to the public, dawn to dusk. Walk your leashed dog, have a picnic, hike or bike on our property. We are a working farm, so please be respectful of our "No Trespassing" and "No Entry" areas.
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Tour Our Historic House
Our gorgeous 1811 mansion is open for tours to the public daily. Take a tour and learn about our house's story within the rich history of Clarke County. We ask for a $10 donation per person.
​Regular Tour Hours:
Monday through Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday and Friday: by appointment only - please call ahead
Saturday and Sunday: 12 noon to 4pm - the tour on weekends is with our famous lead docent - Colette Poisson. ​
