Friends of the Morrill Homestead

Visit
- - - Plan your visit to the Morrill Homestead and explore the home and gardens of Senator Justin Smith Morrill, the visionary behind the Land-Grant College Act.
Learn
- - - School Programs & Site Visits
    - Learning Resources
      - Articles & Books
      - Audio & Video
  - - Dive into the history, architecture, and legacy of the homestead. Explore engaging resources, historical insights, and educational programs that bring this landmark’s past vividly to life.
Explore
- - - Current Exhibits
  - - Discover the rich history of the Morrill Homestead through current and upcoming exhibits. Dive into engaging exhibitions that bring the stories, artifacts, and legacy of the homestead to life.
Support
- - - Help preserve history at the Morrill Homestead—your support fuels educational programs, conservation efforts, and community events.
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About

The Friends of the Morrill Homestead is a nonprofit organization that supports the Justin Smith Morrill Homestead, a state-owned historic site in Strafford, Vermont.

The Friends of Morrill Homestead

The Friends’ goals are to:

foster awareness of the life and legacy of Senator Justin Morrill
enhance the preservation of the Morrill Homestead

The friends work with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation to maintain and restore this national historic landmark.

Justin Morrill was a remarkable American. Through his educational legislation and vision, Morrill changed our nation and our world, impacting our lives today. There are 105 Land-Grant colleges and universities in the United States with over 25 million graduates worldwide.

Morrill was a true humanitarian whose life and legacy will be remembered and celebrated.

To support the Friends’ work and mission, please consider making a tax deductible gift enabling the Friends to continue developing a variety of programs and events that expand access to education and bring community members together.