Blandy Experimental Farm Historic District

The Blandy Experimental Farm Historic District spans 712 acres and includes fifteen historic buildings, research laboratories, and extensive botanical gardens near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Graham F. Blandy donated the property to the University of Virginia in 1926, transforming former slave quarters into scientific facilities for agricultural research and education.

The State Arboretum of Virginia, established on the grounds in 1986, maintains collections of native plants and conducts research on Shenandoah Valley flora.

Visitors can explore the research gardens, greenhouses, and demonstration areas while following marked paths through diverse plant collections including oaks, chestnuts, and conifers.

The Ginkgo Grove contains 340 Ginkgo trees, representing one of North America's largest collections of these ancient species outside their native China.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 39.06000,-78.06470

Latest update: April 3, 2025 06:29