Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Time: Sat., 11:30am-12:30pm
Venue: Good Hope Farm, Cary
Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non Resident. 18+ 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
“Leave the kids at home for this one and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.”
Farming Equipment Then and Now is an outdoor educational tour at Good Hope Farm that explores the history of agricultural tools from the early twentieth century to today. Visitors will get a close-up look at vintage tobacco tools and learn how technology has changed the way local farmers manage their crops. This program is designed specifically for adults aged 18 and older, making it a great option for a solo Saturday outing or a date with your partner. Registration is required in advance, with tickets priced at five dollars for Cary residents and seven dollars for non-residents. Because the entire event takes place outdoors on a working farm, you should wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. It is a smart weekend pick if you want to support local preservation efforts, enjoy some fresh air, and learn about the agricultural roots of the Triangle without the distraction of strollers and busy crowds.
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Farming Equipment Then & Now runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, Sat., 11:30am-12:30pm.
Good Hope Farm is at 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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