A Working Farm Where History Lives

Rocky Mount isn't just a museum—it's a 50-acre working farm where history breathes, bleats, and bounds across pastures. When children step onto our land, they enter a living classroom where Cotswold sheep and heritage rabbits teach lessons no textbook can capture.

Meet Rocky: Tennessee's Gentle Giant

Our star is Rocky, a registered Cotswold ram whose ancestors grazed colonial homesteads. These "gentle giants" produce the lustrous fleece that clothed frontier families—and today, that same wool becomes yarn in children's hands during our programs. Rocky isn't just a friendly face; he's a genetic treasure helping preserve this rare breed through regional breeding programs.

Your Gift Powers Our Farm

Running a working historic farm means real costs—and every donation directly impacts our animals' wellbeing:

Every Dollar Makes a Difference:

$35 - One month of nutritious feed for our rabbit colony
$100 - Professional hoof trimming to keep our flock healthy
$250 - Bi-Annual professional shearing for our entire Cotswold flock
$500 - Comprehensive veterinary care and emergency fund
$750 - Full winter supply of hay and feed for all animals
$1,000 - Sponsor our heritage breed preservation program for a full season

Why This Matters

Picture this: A child who's never left the city meets Rocky for the first time. Tentative fingers touch wool still on the sheep. "It's so soft!" they whisper. By day's end, they've fed him, learned to card wool, and understand why pioneers treasured these animals. That child leaves changed.

This transformation happens 200+ days a year at Rocky Mount. But only if our animals are healthy, happy, and here.

Join Our Flock of Supporters

When you give to our Heritage Animal Care Fund, you're not just feeding animals—you're: ✓ Preserving rare Cotswold genetics for future generations ✓ Creating unforgettable moments between children and gentle giants ✓ Supporting sustainable farming practices from the 1790s ✓ Keeping history touchable, not just readable

Our sheep don't know they're teaching history. They just know that children love them, grain tastes good, and their wool keeps people warm. Help us keep it that way.

Note: Rocky Mount is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible and directly supports our heritage animal program.