Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Time: Sat., 1-2:30pm
Venue: Good Hope Farm, Cary
Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non Resident. 55+ years of age. Registration required.
Category: Family
Step back in time for a hands-on tour showcasing the history of farming equipment on a small family farm. See examples of tools used in tobacco production from the turn of last century and how agriculture has advanced in our modern era.
Family · Cary
“Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle for this outdoor farm walk.”
Farming Equipment Then & Now, Adults Only is a guided historical tour at Good Hope Farm that showcases the evolution of agricultural tools from the early 1900s to today. Visitors will get a close-up look at vintage tobacco production implements and learn how technology has transformed small-scale family farming in North Carolina over the last century. This program is designed specifically for adults aged 55 and older, making it a great learning opportunity for seniors. Registration is required ahead of time, with tickets priced at five dollars for Cary residents and seven dollars for non-residents. Because this is an outdoor farm tour, participants should wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. It is a wonderful weekend pick for older adults who want to spend an afternoon outdoors learning about local history. The small-group setting allows for plenty of conversation and a chance to connect with others who share an interest in regional heritage.
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Farming Equipment Then & Now, Adults Only runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, Sat., 1-2:30pm.
Good Hope Farm is at 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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