On April 26, 2003, a new exhibit, entitled “Planting a Legacy: Farming in Orange County” opened in the Hall of Agriculture.  Designed  by six Museum Exhibit Design students at Mary Washington College under the direction of Professor John Pearce, the exhibit tells the story of farming and related industries in this area and explores the importance of farming and rural life to the culture of this region.

This project was a major joint undertaking of both the museum and its partners from the Department of Historic Preservation of Mary Washington College.  In addition to the active involvement of Professor Pearce and his six students who developed and created the exhibit in about twelve weeks time, many other individuals and organizations were involved. Without the contributions of all of these, this exhibit would not have been possible and we wish to thank each and every one: 

Sponsors  

  • Mr. James H. Ford, Jr.

Patrons

  • Mr. and Mrs. V. Rea Jones

 Supporters

  • Mr. and Mrs. John Davies III

  • LTC Richard Waldrond, Ret.

  • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradford, Bradford Farm

  • Second Bank and Trust

  • Mr. Carl E. Owens, Jr.

  • Culpeper Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

  • Mason Insurance Agency

Contributors

  • Schafer Motor Company

  • Mr. Michael Quinn

  • Mr. George Jones

  • Mr. John Talley

  • Mr. and Mrs. William Speiden

  • Mr. Kaye Andrus

 We also thank Paint ‘n’ Paper for the gift of the carpeting on the stairs.

 Student Designers from Mary Washington College

Mike Briscoe
Elizabeth Keller
Talia Mosconi
Alexia MacClain
Katy Patterson
Kasey Tross 

With Preliminary research by

Brad Toombs

And with the Further Invaluable Assistance of:

Steve Busch
Ken Clark
Ken Crampton
Lil Crone
R. Duff Green
Professor Steve Griffin
Lee Langston-Harrison
Scott Howson
William “Jake” Jacobs
Troy Lipscombe
Mary Washington College Rugby  Football Club
Department of Historic Preservation,  Mary Washington College
Center for Historic Preservation,  Mary Washington College
A. E.  MacEwan
Jane Masterson
Ann Miller
Montpelier
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Donnell, Jr.
Orange County Historical Society
Orange County African American  Historical Society
Rik Rice
Bill Roberts
Signs, Inc.
Richard Sanford
Christina Spiller
William P. Tross
Virginia Historical Society
Curtis White

The James Madison Museum Board and Staff