Alice Ferguson Foundation
Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.
Wander the Wet MeadowDid you know that our wetland is home to more than 250 bird species? And that’s not counting the beavers and turtles and rabbits – oh, my! Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or a nature enthusiast, let our guides take you on a tranquil walking adventure that will connect you with the […]
Unfor-goat-able AdventuresOur goats are some of the friendliest on the eastern seaboard – especially if you have treats! Spend some time hanging out with our lovable four-legged Ball family – Goofball, Snowball, Gumball, and Lucile Ball – and meet the team that takes care of our furry friends and their home. Laughter, learning, and unforgettable […]
Unfor-goat-able AdventuresOur goats are some of the friendliest on the eastern seaboard – especially if you have treats! Spend some time hanging out with our lovable four-legged Ball family – Goofball, Snowball, Gumball, and Lucile Ball – and meet the team that takes care of our furry friends and their home. Laughter, learning, and unforgettable […]
Kick off the series with an intimate evening with local and regional artists, featuring Cynthia Rudzis, who will unveil four newly commissioned stained glass panels, and Nicole Bourgea’s newly completed mural on the Pavilion wall. This reception is available exclusively to Maryland 250 Bundle ticket holders. >>> Purchase Maryland 250 Bundle <<< Guests will have […]
Presented in partnership with the Accokeek Artists Alliance, this display invites regional artists to interpret the theme of land as inspiration. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition explores the ways landscape shapes memory, inspires creativity, and forms identity. Presented within the historic setting of the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s riverside campus, the exhibition […]
For more than a century, this landscape along the Potomac River has been a place of learning. From artists and writers to farmers, educators, and students, generations have gathered here to observe, create, experiment, and discover. The Land as Teacher Historical Exhibit, located in the Foundation’s historic barn, traces the remarkable evolution of this place, […]
Directed by filmmaker Susan Gervasi, Lenore traces the life of an artist who forged her path through adversity, creativity, and conviction. From her early years at the Art Institute of Chicago to her New Deal commissions, Straus used art to explore themes of justice, identity, and social change. Her work—and her life—were shaped by the […]
Presented in partnership with the Accokeek Artists Alliance, this display invites regional artists to interpret the theme of land as inspiration. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition explores the ways landscape shapes memory, inspires creativity, and forms identity. Presented within the historic setting of the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s riverside campus, the exhibition […]
For more than a century, this landscape along the Potomac River has been a place of learning. From artists and writers to farmers, educators, and students, generations have gathered here to observe, create, experiment, and discover. The Land as Teacher Historical Exhibit, located in the Foundation’s historic barn, traces the remarkable evolution of this place, […]
Presented in partnership with the Accokeek Artists Alliance, this display invites regional artists to interpret the theme of land as inspiration. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition explores the ways landscape shapes memory, inspires creativity, and forms identity. Presented within the historic setting of the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s riverside campus, the exhibition […]
For more than a century, this landscape along the Potomac River has been a place of learning. From artists and writers to farmers, educators, and students, generations have gathered here to observe, create, experiment, and discover. The Land as Teacher Historical Exhibit, located in the Foundation’s historic barn, traces the remarkable evolution of this place, […]
Presented in partnership with the Accokeek Artists Alliance, this display invites regional artists to interpret the theme of land as inspiration. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition explores the ways landscape shapes memory, inspires creativity, and forms identity. Presented within the historic setting of the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s riverside campus, the exhibition […]