Kidwell Farm
Where pardoned turkeys once spent their all-too-brief final days.

📜 Kidwell Farm, a historic farm in Herndon, Virginia, served as a post-pardon home for White House Thanksgiving turkeys.
🔍 It was also a demonstration exhibit of Great Depression-era agricultural technology.

Why Go

🦃 Learn about the fate of pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys
🚜 Explore a demonstration of Great Depression agricultural technology
🏛️ Connects to White House traditions
🚶 Easy access, interesting historical context

Why Avoid

💔 Turkeys often had short lifespans due to agribusiness practices
😔 May be sad for animal lovers
🔄 Pardoned turkeys are now sent elsewhere

Tips

💡 Pardoned turkeys are now sent to Virginia Tech's Gobbler’s Rest.

Last updated 28 days ago

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