The Cyrus McCormick Farm and Museum is a unique historic property and museum. Cyrus McCormick is significant in that he invented the mechanical reaper in 1831, which revolutionized the world of farming. The site includes a Blacksmith shop, Gristmill, Museum, and Scenic site at the McCormick farm also known as Walnut Grove. The 634-acre farm, now known as the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center, is part of Virginia Tech University [‘VT’]. For More Information click here https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/shenandoah-valley/about.html (14-minute drive from OBS)